Governor of Makkah Region

The Governor of Makkah Region or Emir of Makkah Region is the head of the Saudi region or province of Makkah or Mecca and rule it on behalf of the King of Saudi Arabia since its formation on 1926. The Governor or Emir is the high-ranking official of the region and had all powers to shape the region.

Governor of Makkah Region
أمير منطقة مكة المكرمة
Incumbent
Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud
since January 29, 2015
StyleHis Highness
Reports toKing of Saudi Arabia
SeatMakkah
AppointerKing of Saudi Arabia
Term lengthAt pleasure of the Custodian of Two holy mosques
Formation1926
First holderKhalid bin Mansoor
Unofficial namesEmir of Makkah Province
DeputyBandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz

The governor is appointed by the King of Saudi Arabia to handle the provincial matters. The governor is also known as Emir as all the Saudi Regions or Provinces are called Emirates. The current Governor of Makkah is Khalid bin Faisal and the Deputy Governor is Bandar bin Sultan. This is his second term in this post since 29 January 2015.

The longest serving governor was Faisal Al Saud and shortest was Khalid bin Mansoor.

Emirate of Makkah Province

The Makkah Region was established in 1926 during the unification of Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Interior control most of the provincial affairs along with the Governor and his Deputy Governor or Naib Emir.

Functions of the Governor
  • Representing the authority of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the province.
  • Ensure the Justice to the citizens of the province.
  • Works to maintain security in the province.
  • Provides the all services to the citizens of the province.
  • Work on the development of the province.
  • Appoints the important officials of the provincial authority including the Deputy Governor
  • Ensure the effectiveness of law and order in the province.

List of Governors of Makkah Region
# Governor Term Term length King of Saudi Arabia
1. Khalid bin Mansoor 1926 - Ibn Saud
2. Mohammad bin Abdulrahman 1926 - 1928 3 years Ibn Saud
3. Faisal Al Saud 1928 - 1958 30 years Ibn Saud
Saud
4. Abdullah bin Saud 1958 - 1960 2 years Saud
5. Abdullah Al Faisal 1960 - 1968 8 years Saud
Faisal
6. Mishaal bin Abdulaziz 1968 - 1971 3 years Faisal
7. Fawwaz bin Abdulaziz 1971 - 1980 9 years Faisal
Khalid
8. Majid bin Abdulaziz 1980 - 1999 19 years Khalid
Fahd
9. Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz 1999 - 2007 8 years Fahd
Abdullah
10. Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud 2007 - 2013 6 years Abdullah
11. Mishaal bin Abdullah Al Saud 2013 - 2015 2 years Abdullah
Salman
(10) Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud 2015 - till date 5 years Salman
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