Adel Fakeih
Adel bin Muhammad Fakeih | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Economy and Planning | |
| Assumed office April 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | King Salman |
| Preceded by | Muhammed Al Jasser |
| Minister of Labor | |
| In office 18 August 2010 – 29 April 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | King Abdullah King Salman |
| Preceded by | Ghazi Abdul Rahman Al Gosaibi |
| Succeeded by | Mufrej bin Saad Al Haqbani |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 21 April 2014 – 8 December 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | King Abdullah |
| Preceded by | Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabiah |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed bin Ali bin Hiazaa Al Hiazaa |
| Mayor of Jeddah | |
| In office March 2005 – August 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | King Fahd King Abdullah |
| Succeeded by | Hani Abu Ras |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Spouse | Maha Fitaihi |
| Alma mater | King Abdulaziz University |
Adel bin Muhammad Fakeih (born 1959) is a Saudi Arabian engineer and the former mayor of Jeddah. He was the minister of labor from 18 August 2010[1] to April 2015. Between 21 April 2014 and 8 December 2014 he also served as the minister of health.[2][3] In April 2015 he was appointed minister of economy and planning.
Early life and education
Fakeih was born in Mecca in 1959 into a family known for its active members in the fields of finance and business. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from King Abdulaziz University.[4]
Career
Fakeih worked in both private and public sector. He was the chairman of Al Jazeera Bank and a member on the board of directors of the Trade and Industrial Chamber of Commerce in Jeddah.[4] He served as a member on the commissions of different organizations, including the Holy Mecca Provincial Council, the Supreme Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the Fund for Management of Human Resources, the Hail Development Authority, the Power Services Regulation Authority, and the Al Marai Group.[5] He was also the chairman of the council of directors of the Saudi Arabian Glass Company and the Sagco.[6] From 1993 to 2003 he served as the chairman of the Savola Group.[7]
From 2003 to 2005 he was the chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[7] He was appointed mayor of Jeddah in March 2005.[8][9] He was replaced by Hani Abu Ras as mayor in August 2010.[10] Then Fakeih was appointed minister of labor on 18 August 2010, replacing Ghazi Abdul Rahman Al Gosaibi.[11]
On 21 April 2014 Fakeih also became minister of health.[2] He replaced Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabiah in the post who had served as health minister since February 2009.[12] Fakeih's term as health minister ended on 8 December 2014 when Mohammed bin Ali bin Hiazaa Al Hiazaa appointed to the post.[3]
Fakeih's term as minister of labor ended in April 2015 when he was appointed minister of economy and planning.[13] He replaced Muhammed Al Jasser in the post.[14]
Views
In November 2010, Fakeih stated that reforming the Saudi Arabia’s labour sponsorship system, or kafalah is one of his urgent goals as labor minister.[15]
Personal life
Fakeih's wife, Maha Fitaihi, is a leading businesswoman and social figure.[7] They have five children.[7] Fakeih is fluent in English.[7]
References
- ^ "Biographies of Ministers". Saudi Embassy Washington DC. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Saudi Arabia: Health Official Fired". The New York Times. Reuters. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ a b "King Abdullah names new ministers". Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Profile: New Saudi Labor Minister Adel Fakieh". Asharq Alawsat. 21 August 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ P. K. Abdul Ghafour; Muhammad Humaidan (18 August 2010). "King appoints Jeddah mayor as labor minister". Arab News. Jeddah. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ "Adel Fakeih". Global Competitiveness Forum. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Jeddah Mayor Presents Development Plans". Wikileaks. 1 July 2006. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ The Report: Saudi Arabia 2010. Oxford Business Group. 2011. p. 217. ISBN 978-1-907065-31-6. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ Ottaway, David B. (Summer 2012). "Saudi Arabia's Race Against Time" (PDF). Wilson Center. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ Abdulaziz Ghazzawi (23 August 2010). "New mayor visits Jeddah's eastern districts". Saudi Gazette. Jeddah. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ Attwood, Ed (19 August 2010). "Saudi Arabia appoints new labour minister". Arabian Business. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ Mustapha Ajbaili (21 April 2014). "Saudi Health Minister 'relieved of his post'". Al Arabiya. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ "Saudi King Appoints New Crown Prince, Deputy Crown Prince and Foreign Minister". The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ "King empowers next generation". Arab News. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Allam, Abeer (22 November 2010). "Saudi labour reform runs into resistance". Financial Times. Retrieved 4 September 2012.