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Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was born on 15 September, 1945 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Saudi royal, military official and former Crown Prince (born 1945). Discover Muqrin bin Abdulaziz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
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Politician • businessman • air force pilot |
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78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
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15 September, 1945 |
| Birthday |
15 September |
| Birthplace |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Nationality |
Saudi Arabia
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Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Muqrin bin Abdulaziz's Wife?
His wife is Abta bint Hamoud Al Rashid
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Abta bint Hamoud Al Rashid |
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Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Muqrin bin Abdulaziz worth at the age of 78 years old? Muqrin bin Abdulaziz’s income source is mostly from being a successful former. He is from Saudi Arabia. We have estimated Muqrin bin Abdulaziz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
former |
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He is the 35th son of King Abdulaziz, born to Abdulaziz's Yemeni concubine Baraka.
He is the 35th son of King Abdulaziz.
His mother, Baraka Al Yamaniyah, was a Yemeni of African descent and was a concubine of King Abdulaziz.
Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (مقرن بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود; born 15 September 1945) is a Saudi Arabian politician, businessman, and former military aviator who was briefly Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia from January to April 2015, during the first three months of his half-brother King Salman's reign.
Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was born in Riyadh on 15 September 1945.
In 1965, he joined the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).
He then went to Britain's RAF College in Cranwell and graduated with a degree in aeronautics at the rank of flight lieutenant in 1968.
He was named commander of the RSAF's 2nd air squadron in 1970.
He had served in several positions in the RSAF from 1973 to 1977 before being appointed the adjutant to the director of air operations.
He then was elevated to president of operations and planning for the RSAF.
He also received a diploma, equivalent to a master's degree, from the General Staff course in the United States in 1974.
Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was an air force pilot.
He left the RSAF in 1980.
On 18 March 1980, King Khalid appointed Prince Muqrin as governor of Hail replacing Nasser Al Sheikh in the post, and his tenure lasted until 1999.
During his tenure Prince Muqrin reformed the local government of Hail with the assistance from the Institute of Public Administration and improved the living conditions of the tribes in the region.
He also contributed to the agricultural activities of the region.
Since the death of Abdulaziz's 36th son Hamoud in 1994, Muqrin has been the youngest surviving son of the king.
On 24 November 1999, Prince Muqrin was appointed governor of Madinah Province as a successor to Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz.
King Fahd ordered him to modernize the city in response to a wave of anti-government and anti-royalty demonstrations during Hajj.
Prince Muqrin developed the education and health care services offered in remote regions.
Considered a traditionalist, Prince Muqrin worked to promote traditional values during his appointments as governor.
Prince Muqrin served as the director general of Al Mukhabarat Al A'amah from 2005 to 2012.
He remained in office until October 2005.
Abdulaziz bin Majid succeeded him as governor of Madinah Province.
On 22 October 2005, King Abdullah appointed Prince Muqrin as director general of Saudi Arabia's intelligence agency Al Mukhabarat Al A'amah.
His appointment occurred nine months after the resignation of the former director general Prince Nawwaf.
Prince Muqrin organized a conference on combating internet militancy, particularly used by al Qaeda in 2007.
He further declared that Al Mukhabarat al A'amah would set a website to inform citizens about threats to security and that the organization would be restructured to combat with AQAP.
He successfully expelled Islamist militants from Saudi Arabia.
In July 2012, he was appointed King Abdullah's advisor and special envoy with the rank of minister.
On 19 July 2012, Prince Muqrin was relieved from his post and replaced by Bandar bin Sultan.
It was argued by media that Prince Muqrin had been criticized during his term due to his approach towards some sensitive issues.
On the other hand, Prince Muqrin was named advisor at the rank of minister and a special envoy to King Abdullah the same day.
His responsibility was stated to be the affairs in southeast Asia.
Prince Muqrin played an active role in Pakistani politics during his term at the Al Mukhabarat Al A'amah.
On 27 March 2014, he was named deputy crown prince making him second in the line of succession behind his half-brother Salman.
On 23 January 2015, upon King Abdullah's death and the accession of Salman, Muqrin became crown prince and first deputy prime minister.
Only three months later, on 29 April 2015, King Salman dismissed Muqrin, replacing him with his nephew Muhammad bin Nayef.
She died in Riyadh on 22 August 2018.
Muqrin studied at the Riyadh Model Institute.
