Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Mishal ibn Abd al - Aziz (Arabic مشعل بن عبد العزيز آل سعود, DMG Miš ʿ al b ʿ Abd al- ʿ Aziz Al Sa ʿ ūd, . Born September 5, 1926) is the 17th son of King Abd al- Aziz ibn Saud. Because of this he wears - like all male descendants - as a complete last name " ibn Abd al - Aziz Al Saud ."

In 1951 he received the post of defense minister, after his older full brother, Prince Mansur died. From 1957 to 1960 an advisory function was under his older half- brother of King Saud. In 1963 he was appointed governor of Mecca. He left this post in 1971.

9 December 2007, King Abdullah appointed him as Chairman of the newly created Baya Council of the Royal Family. In the Baya Council living sons or their descendants are represented by King Abd al - Aziz ibn Abd ar -Rahman Al Saud, who decide on the throne in the kingdom.

Prince Mishal 's official, resigned from the opportunity to climb the Saudi throne. He is considered a close partisan of his older half-brother, King Abdullah.

Prince Mishal is considered one of the most prominent businessmen in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He owns large estates. His investments are based in numerous companies such as insurance companies, electric companies and cement production.

Prince Mishal has from five marriages eight daughters and nine sons.

His only living full brother is Prince Mutaib ibn Abd al - Aziz.

Prince Mishal is considered as a promoter of traditional camel racing and racing equestrian sport. He has valuable racing camels and race horses. Every year he opened the big camel racing in the kingdom. Furthermore, he goes to the traditional falconry.