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| name = Muhammad bin Naif
| name = Muhammad bin Naif
| title = Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
| title = Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
| image = Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz 2013-01-16 (2).jpg
| full name = Muhammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Saud
| full name = Muhammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Saud
| styles = HRH(His Royal Highness)
| styles = HRH (His Royal Highness)
| succession = [[Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia]]
| succession = [[Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia]]
| reign = 29 April 2015 – present
| reign = 29 April 2015 – present
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| predecessor1 = [[Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|Ahmed bin Abdulaziz]]
| predecessor1 = [[Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|Ahmed bin Abdulaziz]]
| successor1 =
| successor1 =
| father = [[Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud|Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]]
| father = [[Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud|Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]]
| mother = Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jiluwi
| mother = Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jiluwi
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1991|04|04}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1959|8|30}}
| birth_place = [[Jeddah]]
| birth_place = [[Jeddah]]
| house = [[House of Saud]]
| house = [[House of Saud]]
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'''Muhammad<ref>Also spelled ''Mohammed''.</ref> bin Naif<ref>http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Prince_Mohammad_bin_Naif.aspx</ref> bin Abdulaziz Al Saud''' ({{lang-ar|محمد بن نايف بن عبد العزيز آل سعود}}; born 4th April 1991) is the crown prince, first deputy prime minister and the [[Ministry of Interior (Saudi Arabia)|minister of interior]] of [[Saudi Arabia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Jan-23/285086-saudi-king-salman-appoints-interior-minister-mohammed-bin-nayef-as-deputy-crown-prince-state.ashx|title=Saudi King Salman resolves succession by appointing nephew|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=23 January 2015|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> He is also the chairman of the new Council for Political and Security Affairs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Massive Cabinet shake-up|url=http://www.arabnews.com/featured/news/696656|date=30 January 2015|accessdate=30 January 2015}}</ref> On 29 April 2015 Nayef was appointed heir apparent by [[King Salman]]. As crown prince, he is first in line to the throne of Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the [[House of Saud]] and a nephew of [[Salman of Saudi Arabia|King Salman]].<ref name=bbc51112>{{cite news|title=Saudi Arabia's king appoints new interior minister|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20209276|accessdate=5 November 2012|work=BBC|date=5 November 2012}}</ref> If he ascends to the throne, as a grandson of [[Ibn Saud]] he will be the first king of the third generation in Saudi Arabia.
'''Muhammad<ref>Also spelled ''Mohammed''.</ref> bin Naif<ref>http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Prince_Mohammad_bin_Naif.aspx</ref> bin Abdulaziz Al Saud''' ({{lang-ar|محمد بن نايف بن عبد العزيز آل سعود}}; born 30 August 1959) is the Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and the [[Ministry of Interior (Saudi Arabia)|Minister of Interior]] of [[Saudi Arabia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Jan-23/285086-saudi-king-salman-appoints-interior-minister-mohammed-bin-nayef-as-deputy-crown-prince-state.ashx|title=Saudi King Salman resolves succession by appointing nephew|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=23 January 2015|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> He is also the chairman of the new Council for Political and Security Affairs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Massive Cabinet shake-up|url=http://www.arabnews.com/featured/news/696656|date=30 January 2015|accessdate=30 January 2015}}</ref> On 29 April 2015 Nayef was appointed heir apparent by [[King Salman]]. As Crown Prince, he is first in line to the throne of Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the [[House of Saud]] and a nephew of [[Salman of Saudi Arabia|King Salman]].<ref name=bbc51112>{{cite news|title=Saudi Arabia's king appoints new interior minister|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20209276|accessdate=5 November 2012|work=BBC|date=5 November 2012}}</ref> If he ascends to the throne, as a grandson of [[Ibn Saud]] he will be the first king of the third generation in Saudi Arabia.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Prince Muhammad was born in [[Jeddah]] on 4th April 1991 .<ref name=remwas>{{cite web|title=Council of Ministers: Membership|url=http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Biographies-of-Ministers.aspx|work=Royal Embassy, Washington DC|accessdate=25 January 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/ServicesAndInformation/news/GovernmentNews/Pages/ArticleID201211615105250.aspx Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Biography of Prince Mohammed bin Naief]</ref> He is the second eldest son and one of ten children of [[Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud|Prince Naif]].<ref name="Stenslie2012">{{cite book|author=Stig Stenslie|title=Regime Stability in Saudi Arabia: The Challenge of Succession|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=-g81rF4Zga4C&pg=PA39|accessdate=7 December 2012|date=21 August 2012|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1-136-51157-8|page=39}}</ref><ref name=gpost2008>{{cite news|author=Caryle Murphy|title=The heir apparent|url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/saudi-arabia/090504/Prince-Naief-Abdul-Aziz|accessdate=5 May 2012|newspaper=Global Post|date=5 June 2008}}</ref> [[Saud bin Naif|Prince Saud]] is his older brother.<ref name=reu14113>{{cite news|title=Saudi king names new governor for restive oil region|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/14/us-saudi-appointment-idUSBRE90D0FQ20130114|accessdate=14 January 2013|work=Reuters|date=14 January 2013|location=Jeddah}}</ref> Their mother is Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed Al Jiluwi<ref name=gpost2008/><ref>{{cite web|title=Family Tree of Naief bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud|url=http://www.datarabia.com/royals/famtree.do?id=176787|work=Datarabia|accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref> who is a member of the Al Jiluwi branch of the [[House of Saud]].<ref name=besa2011>{{cite web|author=Joshua Teitelbaum|title=Saudi succession and stability|url=http://www.biu.ac.il/SOC/besa/docs/perspectives153.pdf|work=BESA Center|accessdate=24 April 2012|date=1 November 2011}}</ref>
Prince Muhammad was born in [[Jeddah]] on 30 August 1959.<ref name=remwas>{{cite web|title=Council of Ministers: Membership|url=http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Biographies-of-Ministers.aspx|work=Royal Embassy, Washington DC|accessdate=25 January 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/ServicesAndInformation/news/GovernmentNews/Pages/ArticleID201211615105250.aspx Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Biography of Prince Mohammed bin Naif]</ref> He is the second eldest son and one of ten children of [[Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud|Prince Nayef]].<ref name="Stenslie2012">{{cite book|author=Stig Stenslie|title=Regime Stability in Saudi Arabia: The Challenge of Succession|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=-g81rF4Zga4C&pg=PA39|accessdate=7 December 2012|date=21 August 2012|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1-136-51157-8|page=39}}</ref><ref name=gpost2008>{{cite news|author=Caryle Murphy|title=The heir apparent|url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/saudi-arabia/090504/Prince-Nayef-Abdul-Aziz|accessdate=5 May 2012|newspaper=Global Post|date=5 June 2008}}</ref> [[Saud bin Nayef|Prince Saud]] is his older brother.<ref name=reu14113>{{cite news|title=Saudi king names new governor for restive oil region|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/14/us-saudi-appointment-idUSBRE90D0FQ20130114|accessdate=14 January 2013|work=Reuters|date=14 January 2013|location=Jeddah}}</ref> Their mother is Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed Al Jiluwi<ref name=gpost2008/><ref>{{cite web|title=Family Tree of Nayif bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud|url=http://www.datarabia.com/royals/famtree.do?id=176787|work=Datarabia|accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref> who is a member of the Al Jiluwi branch of the [[House of Saud]].<ref name=besa2011>{{cite web|author=Joshua Teitelbaum|title=Saudi succession and stability|url=http://www.biu.ac.il/SOC/besa/docs/perspectives153.pdf|work=BESA Center|accessdate=24 April 2012|date=1 November 2011}}</ref>


Muhammad bin Naif studied in the [[United States]].<ref name=susris>{{cite news|title=Prince Muhammad escapes assassination attempt|url=http://www.susris.com/articles/2009/special-reports/090828-muhammad-attacked.html|accessdate=3 November 2012|work=SUSRIS|date=28 August 2009|agency=Arab News}}</ref> He took courses at [[Lewis & Clark College]] but did not receive a degree.<ref>[http://time.com/3690911/mohammed-bin-Naief-lewis-clark/ So This Saudi Prince didn’t Actually Graduate From Lewis & Clark College] ''Time''. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.</ref> He attended the [[FBI]]'s security courses , and was trained at [[Scotland Yard]]'s anti-terrorism units.<ref name=Stenslie2012/>
Muhammad bin Nayef studied in the [[United States]].<ref name=susris>{{cite news|title=Prince Muhammad escapes assassination attempt|url=http://www.susris.com/articles/2009/special-reports/090828-muhammad-attacked.html|accessdate=3 November 2012|work=SUSRIS|date=28 August 2009|agency=Arab News}}</ref> He took courses at [[Lewis & Clark College]] but did not receive a degree.<ref>[http://time.com/3690911/mohammed-bin-nayef-lewis-clark/ So This Saudi Prince didn’t Actually Graduate From Lewis & Clark College] ''Time''. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.</ref> He attended the [[FBI]]'s security courses from 1985 to 1988, and was trained at [[Scotland Yard]]'s anti-terrorism units from 1992 to 1994.<ref name=Stenslie2012/>


==Career==
==Career==
Muhammad bin Naif was appointed assistant interior minister for security affairs in 2004. He had been a businessman before this appointment.<ref name=gpost2010 >{{cite news|author=Caryle Murphy|title=In Saudi Arabia. A softer approach to fighting terror|url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/saudi-arabia/100909/saudi-arabia-counterterrorism|accessdate=24 May 2012|newspaper=Global Post|date=10 September 2010}}</ref> He was widely credited for the success of the Ministry's counter-terrorism program.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saudi Succession Developments|url=http://www.foreignreports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Saudi-Succession-Developments.pdf|work=Foreign Reports Inc.|accessdate=25 April 2012|date=28 October 2011}}</ref> He was also regarded as the architect of the government's counter-insurgency program.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joshua Teitelbaum|title=King Abdullah's Illness and the Saudi Succession|url=http://jcpa.org/article/king-abdullah%E2%80%99s-illness-and-the-saudi-succession/|work=Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs|accessdate=26 April 2012|date=8 December 2010}}</ref> He also served as the director of civil defense during his term as assistant minister.<ref name=spa09>{{cite news|title=CDO Grants Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Medal of Commander|url=http://www.gulfinthemedia.com/index.php?m=gcc_press&id=2124083&cnt=171&lang=en|accessdate=10 November 2012|work=Gulf in the Media|date=4 October 2009|agency=Saudi Press Agency|location=Riyadh}}</ref> He was considered to be an effective assistant interior minister.<ref>{{cite web|author=Christopher M. Davidson|title=Lords of the Realm|url=http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/02/21/lords_of_the_realm?page=full|work=Foreign Policy|accessdate=26 April 2012|date=21 February 2011}}</ref>
Muhammad bin Nayef was appointed assistant interior minister for security affairs in 1999. He had been a businessman before this appointment.<ref name=gpost2010 >{{cite news|author=Caryle Murphy|title=In Saudi Arabia. A softer approach to fighting terror|url=http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/saudi-arabia/100909/saudi-arabia-counterterrorism|accessdate=24 May 2012|newspaper=Global Post|date=10 September 2010}}</ref> He was widely credited for the success of the Ministry's counter-terrorism program.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saudi Succession Developments|url=http://www.foreignreports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Saudi-Succession-Developments.pdf|work=Foreign Reports Inc.|accessdate=25 April 2012|date=28 October 2011}}</ref> He was also regarded as the architect of the government's counter-insurgency program.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joshua Teitelbaum|title=King Abdullah's Illness and the Saudi Succession|url=http://jcpa.org/article/king-abdullah%E2%80%99s-illness-and-the-saudi-succession/|work=Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs|accessdate=26 April 2012|date=8 December 2010}}</ref> He also served as the director of civil defense during his term as assistant minister.<ref name=spa09>{{cite news|title=CDO Grants Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Medal of Commander|url=http://www.gulfinthemedia.com/index.php?m=gcc_press&id=2124083&cnt=171&lang=en|accessdate=10 November 2012|work=Gulf in the Media|date=4 October 2009|agency=Saudi Press Agency|location=Riyadh}}</ref> He was considered to be an effective assistant interior minister.<ref>{{cite web|author=Christopher M. Davidson|title=Lords of the Realm|url=http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/02/21/lords_of_the_realm?page=full|work=Foreign Policy|accessdate=26 April 2012|date=21 February 2011}}</ref>


In 2004, he was appointed to the rank of minister, becoming number two at the ministry of interior.<ref name=Stenslie2012/> In October 2010, he warned the U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser of the [[2010 cargo plane bomb plot]].<ref name="nytimes3">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/world/31terror.html|work=The New York Times|author1=Mark Mazzetti|author2=Robert F. Worth|title=U.S. Sees Complexity of Bombs as Link to Al Qaeda|date=30 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jeremy M. Sharp|title=Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations|url=http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/158485.pdf|work=Congressional Research Service|accessdate=1 June 2012|date=3 March 2011}}</ref> After the appointment of Prince [[Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] as interior minister upon the death of Prince Naief in July 2012, Prince Muhammad became deputy interior minister.<ref name=bbc51112/><ref name=meif>{{cite journal|title=Changes in Saudi Arabia and Syria|journal=Middle East In Focus|year=2013|series=Commentary|url=http://www.mepc.org/articles-commentary/commentary/changes-saudi-arabia-and-syria?print|accessdate=19 April 2013}}</ref>
In 2004, he was appointed to the rank of minister, becoming number two at the ministry of interior.<ref name=Stenslie2012/> In October 2010, he warned the U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser of the [[2010 cargo plane bomb plot]].<ref name="nytimes3">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/world/31terror.html|work=The New York Times|author1=Mark Mazzetti|author2=Robert F. Worth|title=U.S. Sees Complexity of Bombs as Link to Al Qaeda|date=30 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jeremy M. Sharp|title=Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations|url=http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/158485.pdf|work=Congressional Research Service|accessdate=1 June 2012|date=3 March 2011}}</ref> After the appointment of Prince [[Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] as interior minister upon the death of Prince Naif in July 2012, Prince Muhammad became deputy interior minister.<ref name=bbc51112/><ref name=meif>{{cite journal|title=Changes in Saudi Arabia and Syria|journal=Middle East In Focus|year=2013|series=Commentary|url=http://www.mepc.org/articles-commentary/commentary/changes-saudi-arabia-and-syria?print|accessdate=19 April 2013}}</ref>


In November 2009, [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] appointed Muhammad as a member of the influential Supreme Economic Council of Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal Decree to add Prince Saud Al Faisal, Prince Mohammed bin Naif|url=http://www.sec.gov.sa/News/Royal-Decree-to-add-Prince-Saud-Al-Faisal.aspx?lang=en-US|work=Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Supreme Economic Council|accessdate=29 April 2012|date=16 November 2009}}</ref> This move was regarded as approval of the increase in then-Crown Prince [[Nayef bin Abdul Aziz|Nayef]]'s power by King Abdullah.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anne-Beatrice Clasmann|title=Discreetly, Saudis speculate about the throne succession|url=http://news.monstersandcritics.com/middleeast/features/article_1514417.php/Discreetly-Saudis-speculate-about-the-throne-succession-Feature|accessdate=29 April 2012|work=M&C News|date=20 November 2009}}</ref> On the other hand, this appointment enables Prince Mohammed to extend his influence over the government's economy policy.<ref name=ameinfo1712>{{cite news|title=The Al Saud succession challenge|url=http://www.ameinfo.com/balance-clerics-liberals-obstacle-reform-country-306725-more2|accessdate=17 July 2012|work=AMEinfo|date=17 July 2012}}</ref>
In November 2009, [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] appointed Muhammad as a member of the influential Supreme Economic Council of Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal Decree to add Prince Saud Al Faisal, Prince Mohammed bin Naif|url=http://www.sec.gov.sa/News/Royal-Decree-to-add-Prince-Saud-Al-Faisal.aspx?lang=en-US|work=Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Supreme Economic Council|accessdate=29 April 2012|date=16 November 2009}}</ref> This move was regarded as approval of the increase in then-Crown Prince [[Nayef bin Abdul Aziz|Nayef]]'s power by King Abdullah.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anne-Beatrice Clasmann|title=Discreetly, Saudis speculate about the throne succession|url=http://news.monstersandcritics.com/middleeast/features/article_1514417.php/Discreetly-Saudis-speculate-about-the-throne-succession-Feature|accessdate=29 April 2012|work=M&C News|date=20 November 2009}}</ref> On the other hand, this appointment enables Prince Mohammed to extend his influence over the government's economy policy.<ref name=ameinfo1712>{{cite news|title=The Al Saud succession challenge|url=http://www.ameinfo.com/balance-clerics-liberals-obstacle-reform-country-306725-more2|accessdate=17 July 2012|work=AMEinfo|date=17 July 2012}}</ref>


On 5 November 2012, [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] issued a royal decree and dismissed Prince Ahmed, [[Ministry of Interior (Saudi Arabia)|minister of interior]], from his office and appointed Prince Muhammad as minister.<ref name=bbc51112/> He became the tenth interior minister of Saudi Arabia.<ref name=aalawsat61112>{{cite news|title=Profile: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naief|url=http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=3&id=31710|accessdate=1 February 2013|newspaper=Asharq Alawsat|date=6 November 2012}}</ref> Prince Muhammad took the oath of office in front of King Abdullah on 6 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Muhammad takes oath of office|url=http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093576723/Saudi-Prince-Muhammad-takes-oath-of-office|accessdate=10 November 2012|work=MENAFN|date=7 November 2012|agency=Arab News}}</ref> His appointment was not regarded very positively by [[human rights]] activists due to Prince Muhammad's professional experience as a tough enforcer who imprisoned thousands of suspected troublemakers in Saudi Arabia.<ref name=te1012>{{cite news|title=The younger generation, at last?|url=http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21566021-quietly-competent-new-interior-minister-desert-kingdom-younger|accessdate=8 December 2012|work=The Economist|date=10 November 2012}}</ref> However, he is regarded as less corrupt and less likely to personally abuse his power in comparison to other senior princes of his generation.<ref name=te1012/>
On 5 November 2012, [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] issued a royal decree and dismissed Prince Ahmed, [[Ministry of Interior (Saudi Arabia)|minister of interior]], from his office and appointed Prince Muhammad as minister.<ref name=bbc51112/> He became the tenth interior minister of Saudi Arabia.<ref name=aalawsat61112>{{cite news|title=Profile: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naif|url=http://www.asharq-e.com/news.asp?section=3&id=31710|accessdate=1 February 2013|newspaper=Asharq Alawsat|date=6 November 2012}}</ref> Prince Muhammad took the oath of office in front of King Abdullah on 6 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Muhammad takes oath of office|url=http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093576723/Saudi-Prince-Muhammad-takes-oath-of-office|accessdate=10 November 2012|work=MENAFN|date=7 November 2012|agency=Arab News}}</ref> His appointment was not regarded very positively by [[human rights]] activists due to Prince Muhammad's professional experience as a tough enforcer who imprisoned thousands of suspected troublemakers in Saudi Arabia.<ref name=te1012>{{cite news|title=The younger generation, at last?|url=http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21566021-quietly-competent-new-interior-minister-desert-kingdom-younger|accessdate=8 December 2012|work=The Economist|date=10 November 2012}}</ref> However, he is regarded as less corrupt and less likely to personally abuse his power in comparison to other senior princes of his generation.<ref name=te1012/>


Prince Muhammad met with [[David Cameron]], [[British Premier]], in January 2013.<ref name=sim14jan>{{cite news|author=Simon Henderson|title=Leadership Change in Oil-Rich Saudi Province|url=http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/leadership-change-in-oil-rich-saudi-province|accessdate=3 April 2013|work=The Washington Institute|date=14 January 2013}}</ref> Then he met with [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Barack Obama]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], on 14 January 2013.<ref name=whouse>{{cite web|title=Obama's Meeting with Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Nayef|url=http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2013/01/20130114140933.html#axzz2JfgRzIQ4|work=US Office of the Press Secretary|accessdate=1 February 2013|location=Washington DC|format=Press Release|date=14 January 2013}}</ref> They discussed issues of security and regional developments.<ref name=whouse/> In late January 2013, interior minister Prince Muhammad announced that Saudi women would be allowed to work at the directorate.<ref name=akhbar2913>{{cite news|title=Saudi women allowed to work for intelligence agency|url=http://english.al-akhbar.com/node/14801|accessdate=10 February 2013|newspaper=Al Akhbar|date=29 January 2013}}</ref>
Prince Muhammad met with [[David Cameron]], [[British Premier]], in January 2013.<ref name=sim14jan>{{cite news|author=Simon Henderson|title=Leadership Change in Oil-Rich Saudi Province|url=http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/leadership-change-in-oil-rich-saudi-province|accessdate=3 April 2013|work=The Washington Institute|date=14 January 2013}}</ref> Then he met with [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Barack Obama]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], on 14 January 2013.<ref name=whouse>{{cite web|title=Obama's Meeting with Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Nayef|url=http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2013/01/20130114140933.html#axzz2JfgRzIQ4|work=US Office of the Press Secretary|accessdate=1 February 2013|location=Washington DC|format=Press Release|date=14 January 2013}}</ref> They discussed issues of security and regional developments.<ref name=whouse/> In late January 2013, interior minister Prince Muhammad announced that Saudi women would be allowed to work at the directorate.<ref name=akhbar2913>{{cite news|title=Saudi women allowed to work for intelligence agency|url=http://english.al-akhbar.com/node/14801|accessdate=10 February 2013|newspaper=Al Akhbar|date=29 January 2013}}</ref>
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==Deputy Crown Prince==
==Deputy Crown Prince==
On 23 January 2015 it was announced that [[Salman of Saudi Arabia|King Salman]] had appointed Muhammad bin Naif as deputy crown prince.<ref name=reuters>{{cite news |title=New Saudi Deputy Crown Prince marks generational shift |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/01/23/saudi-succession-mohammed-Naief-idUKL5N0B67FG20150123|work=Reuters|accessdate=23 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=kerr/> The announcement reportedly helped calm fears of dynastic instability over the line of succession.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msn.com/en-sa/news/world/saudi-arabia-acts-fast-on-succession-after-kings-death/ar-AA8v0yL|title=Saudi Arabia acts fast on succession after king's death |work=MSN|date=23 January 2015|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> Thus, Prince Muhammad became the first of his generation to be officially in line for the throne.
On 23 January 2015 it was announced that [[Salman of Saudi Arabia|King Salman]] had appointed Muhammad bin Naif as deputy crown prince.<ref name=reuters>{{cite news |title=New Saudi Deputy Crown Prince marks generational shift |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/01/23/saudi-succession-mohammed-naif-idUKL5N0B67FG20150123|work=Reuters|accessdate=23 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=kerr/> The announcement reportedly helped calm fears of dynastic instability over the line of succession.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.msn.com/en-sa/news/world/saudi-arabia-acts-fast-on-succession-after-kings-death/ar-AA8v0yL|title=Saudi Arabia acts fast on succession after king's death |work=MSN|date=23 January 2015|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> Thus, Prince Muhammad became the first of his generation to be officially in line for the throne.


In addition to his other posts Prince Muhammad was named the chair of the Council for Political and Security Affairs which was established on 29 January 2015.<ref name=kerr>{{cite news|author=Simeon Kerr|title=Saudi king stamps his authority with staff shake-up and handouts|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8045e3e0-a850-11e4-bd17-00144feab7de.html#axzz3QVaF4Ex4|accessdate=1 February 2015|work=Financial Times|date=30 January 2015|location=Riyadh}}</ref>
In addition to his other posts Prince Muhammad was named the chair of the Council for Political and Security Affairs which was established on 29 January 2015.<ref name=kerr>{{cite news|author=Simeon Kerr|title=Saudi king stamps his authority with staff shake-up and handouts|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8045e3e0-a850-11e4-bd17-00144feab7de.html#axzz3QVaF4Ex4|accessdate=1 February 2015|work=Financial Times|date=30 January 2015|location=Riyadh}}</ref>


==Crown Prince==
==Crown Prince==
On 29 April 2015 Muhammad bin Naif was named Crown Prince, replacing [[Muqrin of Saudi Arabia|Muqrin bin Abdulaziz]] in the post.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saudi king replaces crown prince in cabinet reshuffle|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/04/saudi-king-salman-replaces-crown-prince-cabinet-reshuffle-150429020021160.html|accessdate=29 April 2015|work=Al Jazeera|date=29 April 2015}}</ref>
On 29 April 2015 Muhammad bin Nayef was named Crown Prince, replacing [[Muqrin of Saudi Arabia|Muqrin bin Abdulaziz]] in the post.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saudi king replaces crown prince in cabinet reshuffle|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/04/saudi-king-salman-replaces-crown-prince-cabinet-reshuffle-150429020021160.html|accessdate=29 April 2015|work=Al Jazeera|date=29 April 2015}}</ref>


===War in Yemen===
===War in Yemen===
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==Assassination attempts==
==Assassination attempts==
Mohammed bin Naif escaped four assassination attempts unhurt.<ref name=ora6aug>{{cite news|author=Abdullah Al Oraifij|title=Fourth assassination attempt against Prince foiled|url=http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2010081681128|accessdate=19 April 2013|newspaper=Saudi Gazette|date=16 August 2010|location=Riyadh}}</ref> The third attempt was on 27 August 2009.<ref name=ora6aug/> Mohammed bin Naif was slightly injured by [[Abdullah Hassan Al Aseery]] (Al Asiri), a suicide bomber linked to [[Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula]]. Al Aseery spoke to Muhammad bin Naif a few days prior to the bombing and expressed a desire to turn himself in as part of the country's terrorist rehabilitation program. This was an apparent ploy to get admitted to the Prince's palace.<ref name=kev23jan>{{cite news|author=Kevin Sullivan|title=Meet the Saudi royal family's rising star, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/meet-the-saudi-royal-familys-rising-star-mohammed-bin-nayef/2015/01/23/2af68108-a308-11e4-91fc-7dff95a14458_story.html|accessdate=23 January 2015|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=23 January 2015|location=Riyadh}}</ref> Al Aseery is believed to have traveled to [[Jeddah]] from [[Yemen]]'s province, [[Marib]]. During [[Ramadan]], Al Aseery waited in line at the Prince's Jeddah home as a "well-wisher". He exploded a suicide bomb, killing himself, but only slightly injuring Mohammed bin Naif, who was protected from the full force of the blast by Al Aseery's body.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/middleeast/29saudi.html|title=Would-Be Killer Linked to Al Qaeda, Saudis Say|newspaper=The New York Times|date=28 August 2009|author=Michael Slackman|accessdate=13 May 2010}}</ref><ref name=Reuters2009-09-02>{{cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-42157320090902|title=Saudi prince spoke to bomber on phone before attack|date=2 September 2009|quote=On the recording broadcast by Saudi-owned Al Arabiya, the two men are heard exchanging pleasantries and congratulating each other for the holy month of [[Ramadan]], which was then being observed by Muslims around the world, indicating that the conversation took place in recent weeks. 'I need to meet you to tell you the whole story', the man told the prince. 'If you come I will sit with you and both of us can give whatever he has to his companion', the prince replied|work=Reuters|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fin.reuters.com%2Farticle%2FworldNews%2FidINIndia-42157320090902&date=2009-09-02|archivedate=2 September 2009}}</ref> Muhammad bin Naief appeared on state television with a bandage around two of his fingers on his left hand. He stated, "I did not want him to be searched, but he surprised me by blowing himself up. However, this will only increase my determination to fight terrorism in the kingdom".<ref name=haaretz>{{cite news|title=Saudi prince wounded by suicide bomber vows to fight Al-Qaida|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/saudi-prince-wounded-by-suicide-bomber-vows-to-fight-al-qaida-1.282875|accessdate=24 May 2012|newspaper=Haaretz|date=28 August 2009}}</ref> In the attack, an explosive device hidden inside the body was used. These are commonly known as a [[surgically implanted improvised explosive device]], or as a 'Body Cavity Bomb' (BCB).<ref>Bunker, R.J. Flaherty, C. (2013). ''Body Cavity Bombers: The New Martyrs''. A Terrorism Research Center Book. iUniverse, Inc. Bloomington, 2013.</ref>
Mohammed bin Naif escaped four assassination attempts unhurt.<ref name=ora6aug>{{cite news|author=Abdullah Al Oraifij|title=Fourth assassination attempt against Prince foiled|url=http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2010081681128|accessdate=19 April 2013|newspaper=Saudi Gazette|date=16 August 2010|location=Riyadh}}</ref> The third attempt was on 27 August 2009.<ref name=ora6aug/> Mohammed bin Naif was slightly injured by [[Abdullah Hassan Al Aseery]] (Al Asiri), a suicide bomber linked to [[Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula]]. Al Aseery spoke to Muhammad bin Naif a few days prior to the bombing and expressed a desire to turn himself in as part of the country's terrorist rehabilitation program. This was an apparent ploy to get admitted to the Prince's palace.<ref name=kev23jan>{{cite news|author=Kevin Sullivan|title=Meet the Saudi royal family's rising star, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/meet-the-saudi-royal-familys-rising-star-mohammed-bin-nayef/2015/01/23/2af68108-a308-11e4-91fc-7dff95a14458_story.html|accessdate=23 January 2015|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=23 January 2015|location=Riyadh}}</ref> Al Aseery is believed to have traveled to [[Jeddah]] from [[Yemen]]'s province, [[Marib]]. During [[Ramadan]], Al Aseery waited in line at the Prince's Jeddah home as a "well-wisher". He exploded a suicide bomb, killing himself, but only slightly injuring Mohammed bin Naif, who was protected from the full force of the blast by Al Aseery's body.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/world/middleeast/29saudi.html|title=Would-Be Killer Linked to Al Qaeda, Saudis Say|newspaper=The New York Times|date=28 August 2009|author=Michael Slackman|accessdate=13 May 2010}}</ref><ref name=Reuters2009-09-02>{{cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-42157320090902|title=Saudi prince spoke to bomber on phone before attack|date=2 September 2009|quote=On the recording broadcast by Saudi-owned Al Arabiya, the two men are heard exchanging pleasantries and congratulating each other for the holy month of [[Ramadan]], which was then being observed by Muslims around the world, indicating that the conversation took place in recent weeks. 'I need to meet you to tell you the whole story', the man told the prince. 'If you come I will sit with you and both of us can give whatever he has to his companion', the prince replied|work=Reuters|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fin.reuters.com%2Farticle%2FworldNews%2FidINIndia-42157320090902&date=2009-09-02|archivedate=2 September 2009}}</ref> Muhammad bin Naif appeared on state television with a bandage around two of his fingers on his left hand. He stated, "I did not want him to be searched, but he surprised me by blowing himself up. However, this will only increase my determination to fight terrorism in the kingdom".<ref name=haaretz>{{cite news|title=Saudi prince wounded by suicide bomber vows to fight Al-Qaida|url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/saudi-prince-wounded-by-suicide-bomber-vows-to-fight-al-qaida-1.282875|accessdate=24 May 2012|newspaper=Haaretz|date=28 August 2009}}</ref> In the attack, an explosive device hidden inside the body was used. These are commonly known as a [[surgically implanted improvised explosive device]], or as a 'Body Cavity Bomb' (BCB).<ref>Bunker, R.J. Flaherty, C. (2013). ''Body Cavity Bombers: The New Martyrs''. A Terrorism Research Center Book. iUniverse, Inc. Bloomington, 2013.</ref>


This was the first assassination attempt against a royal family member since 2003, when Saudi Arabia faced a sharp uptick in Al Qaeda-linked attacks.<ref>{{cite news|title=King commended the efforts of the Prince in the service of country and religion|url=http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2009/08/28/83160.html|work=Al Arabiya|language=Arabic|date=28 August 2009|accessdate=30 September 2009}}</ref><ref name=bbc30809>{{cite news|title=Al Qaeda claims Saudi prince bomb|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8229581.stm|accessdate=3 November 2012|work=BBC|date=30 August 2009}}</ref> The last assassination attempt against Prince Mohammed was in August 2010.<ref name=ora6aug/>
This was the first assassination attempt against a royal family member since 2003, when Saudi Arabia faced a sharp uptick in Al Qaeda-linked attacks.<ref>{{cite news|title=King commended the efforts of the Prince in the service of country and religion|url=http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2009/08/28/83160.html|work=Al Arabiya|language=Arabic|date=28 August 2009|accessdate=30 September 2009}}</ref><ref name=bbc30809>{{cite news|title=Al Qaeda claims Saudi prince bomb|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8229581.stm|accessdate=3 November 2012|work=BBC|date=30 August 2009}}</ref> The last assassination attempt against Prince Mohammed was in August 2010.<ref name=ora6aug/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Mohammed bin Naif is the son-in-law of [[Sultan bin Abdulaziz]]<ref name=Theeco2011/>
Mohammed bin Naif is the son-in-law of [[Sultan bin Abdulaziz]]<ref name=Theeco2011/> and he has two daughters: Sara and Lulu.<ref name=gpost2010/><ref name=famtree>{{cite web|title=Family Tree of Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|url=http://www.datarabia.com/royals/famtree.do?id=176793|work=Datarabia|accessdate=24 May 2012}}</ref>


===Ancestry===
===Ancestry===
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Muhammad bin Naif
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
In office29 April 2015 – present
PredecessorMuqrin bin Abdulaziz
MonarchSalman
Minister of Interior
In office5 November 2012 – present
PredecessorAhmed bin Abdulaziz
MonarchSalman
Born (1959-08-30) 30 August 1959 (age 65)
Jeddah
Names
Muhammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Saud
HouseHouse of Saud
FatherNayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
MotherAl Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jiluwi
ReligionIslam

Muhammad[1] bin Naif[2] bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Arabic: محمد بن نايف بن عبد العزيز آل سعود; born 30 August 1959) is the Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia.[3] He is also the chairman of the new Council for Political and Security Affairs.[4] On 29 April 2015 Nayef was appointed heir apparent by King Salman. As Crown Prince, he is first in line to the throne of Saudi Arabia. He is a member of the House of Saud and a nephew of King Salman.[5] If he ascends to the throne, as a grandson of Ibn Saud he will be the first king of the third generation in Saudi Arabia.

Early life and education

Prince Muhammad was born in Jeddah on 30 August 1959.[6][7] He is the second eldest son and one of ten children of Prince Nayef.[8][9] Prince Saud is his older brother.[10] Their mother is Al Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed Al Jiluwi[9][11] who is a member of the Al Jiluwi branch of the House of Saud.[12]

Muhammad bin Nayef studied in the United States.[13] He took courses at Lewis & Clark College but did not receive a degree.[14] He attended the FBI's security courses from 1985 to 1988, and was trained at Scotland Yard's anti-terrorism units from 1992 to 1994.[8]

Career

Muhammad bin Nayef was appointed assistant interior minister for security affairs in 1999. He had been a businessman before this appointment.[15] He was widely credited for the success of the Ministry's counter-terrorism program.[16] He was also regarded as the architect of the government's counter-insurgency program.[17] He also served as the director of civil defense during his term as assistant minister.[18] He was considered to be an effective assistant interior minister.[19]

In 2004, he was appointed to the rank of minister, becoming number two at the ministry of interior.[8] In October 2010, he warned the U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser of the 2010 cargo plane bomb plot.[20][21] After the appointment of Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as interior minister upon the death of Prince Naif in July 2012, Prince Muhammad became deputy interior minister.[5][22]

In November 2009, King Abdullah appointed Muhammad as a member of the influential Supreme Economic Council of Saudi Arabia.[23] This move was regarded as approval of the increase in then-Crown Prince Nayef's power by King Abdullah.[24] On the other hand, this appointment enables Prince Mohammed to extend his influence over the government's economy policy.[25]

On 5 November 2012, King Abdullah issued a royal decree and dismissed Prince Ahmed, minister of interior, from his office and appointed Prince Muhammad as minister.[5] He became the tenth interior minister of Saudi Arabia.[26] Prince Muhammad took the oath of office in front of King Abdullah on 6 November 2012.[27] His appointment was not regarded very positively by human rights activists due to Prince Muhammad's professional experience as a tough enforcer who imprisoned thousands of suspected troublemakers in Saudi Arabia.[28] However, he is regarded as less corrupt and less likely to personally abuse his power in comparison to other senior princes of his generation.[28]

Prince Muhammad met with David Cameron, British Premier, in January 2013.[29] Then he met with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., on 14 January 2013.[30] They discussed issues of security and regional developments.[30] In late January 2013, interior minister Prince Muhammad announced that Saudi women would be allowed to work at the directorate.[31]

In February 2014, Prince Muhammad was made responsible for Syria, replacing Bandar bin Sultan, then intelligence chief of Saudi Arabia.[32] Muhammad was assisted in this effort by Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah, the minister of the Saudi Arabian National Guard.[33]

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki reportedly accused Saudi Arabia of playing a negative role in Syria, Iraq and other countries, saying "They are attacking Iraq, through Syria and in a direct way, and they announced war on Iraq, as they announced it on Syria, and unfortunately it is on a sectarian and political basis."[34]

Deputy Crown Prince

On 23 January 2015 it was announced that King Salman had appointed Muhammad bin Naif as deputy crown prince.[35][36] The announcement reportedly helped calm fears of dynastic instability over the line of succession.[37] Thus, Prince Muhammad became the first of his generation to be officially in line for the throne.

In addition to his other posts Prince Muhammad was named the chair of the Council for Political and Security Affairs which was established on 29 January 2015.[36]

Crown Prince

On 29 April 2015 Muhammad bin Nayef was named Crown Prince, replacing Muqrin bin Abdulaziz in the post.[38]

War in Yemen

Main article: 2015 military intervention in Yemen

As chair of the Council for Political and Security Affairs, the Prince has been a leading commander of Operation Decisive Storm, the first major Saudi military operation of the 21st century.

Views

Mohammed bin Naif, unlike most of the royal family, actively talks to the media.[39] Concerning the struggle against terrorism, he adopts a policy of the iron fist like his father, Prince Naif.[25] He, and other decision-making elites, believe terrorism must be treated as a form of crime and fought with ruthless policing methods.[40] Walid Jumblatt described Mohammed bin Naif as the Saudi equivalent of General Ashraf Rifi, former director-general of Lebanon's Internal Security Forces.[41]

Mohammed bin Naif was commended by Western intelligence agencies for Saudi Arabia's counterterrorism programs.[39] He called for a "security channel" with the United States to facilitate information exchange. He firmly supported U.S. President Barack Obama in his opposition to the release of detainee interrogation photographs. He thought that Yemen was a "dangerous failed state" and becoming a serious threat to Saudi Arabia. He further believed that Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh was losing control. He suggested a strategy of directly working with Yemeni tribes, condemning terrorism.[42]

He praised General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani as a "good man". He voiced his concerns concerning Iran’s nuclear program. He defers foreign policy issues to the King.[43] After his appointment as interior minister, U.S. diplomats argued that he is "the most pro-American minister in the Saudi Cabinet".[44]

Influence

The Economist described Prince Muhammad as energetic and low-key, and stated that he was one of the candidates for the throne when the line of succession passes to the grandsons of King Abdulaziz.[45] He was also considered to be one of the possible contenders after his father's death in June 2012.[46][47] In 2011, Michael Hayden reported that Prince Muhammad was the world's fifth most powerful defenders.[48]

Assassination attempts

Mohammed bin Naif escaped four assassination attempts unhurt.[49] The third attempt was on 27 August 2009.[49] Mohammed bin Naif was slightly injured by Abdullah Hassan Al Aseery (Al Asiri), a suicide bomber linked to Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Al Aseery spoke to Muhammad bin Naif a few days prior to the bombing and expressed a desire to turn himself in as part of the country's terrorist rehabilitation program. This was an apparent ploy to get admitted to the Prince's palace.[50] Al Aseery is believed to have traveled to Jeddah from Yemen's province, Marib. During Ramadan, Al Aseery waited in line at the Prince's Jeddah home as a "well-wisher". He exploded a suicide bomb, killing himself, but only slightly injuring Mohammed bin Naif, who was protected from the full force of the blast by Al Aseery's body.[51][52] Muhammad bin Naif appeared on state television with a bandage around two of his fingers on his left hand. He stated, "I did not want him to be searched, but he surprised me by blowing himself up. However, this will only increase my determination to fight terrorism in the kingdom".[53] In the attack, an explosive device hidden inside the body was used. These are commonly known as a surgically implanted improvised explosive device, or as a 'Body Cavity Bomb' (BCB).[54]

This was the first assassination attempt against a royal family member since 2003, when Saudi Arabia faced a sharp uptick in Al Qaeda-linked attacks.[55][56] The last assassination attempt against Prince Mohammed was in August 2010.[49]

Personal life

Mohammed bin Naif is the son-in-law of Sultan bin Abdulaziz[45] and he has two daughters: Sara and Lulu.[15][57]

Ancestry

Family of Muhammad bin Nayef
16. Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud
8. Abdul Rahman bin Faisal
17. Sarah bint Mishari bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Saud
4. Ibn Saud
18. Ahmed Al Kabir bin Mohammed bin Turki Al Sudairi
9. Sarah bint Ahmed al-Kabir bin Mohammed Al Sudairi
2. Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
20. Muhammed bin Ahmed Al Kabir Al Sudairi
10. Ahmed bin Muhammed Al Sudairy
5. Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi
22. Ali bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi
11. Sharifa bint Ali bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi
1. Muhammad bin Naif[57]
24. Jiluwi bin Turki bin Abdallah Al Jiluwi
12. Musaid bin Jiluwi bin Turki Al Jiluwi
25. Nura bint Ahmad Al Sudairi
6. Abd al-Aziz bin Musaid bin Jiluwi Al Jiluwi
26. Nasir bin Faysal bin Nasir Al Thunayyan
13. al-Jawhara bint Nasir bin Faysal Al Thunayyan
3. al-Jawhara bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jiluwi
28. Battal Al Mutayri
14. Musa'id bin Battal Al Mutayri
7. Tarfa bint Musa'id bin Battal Al Mutayri

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