The Governor of Mecca, officially the Emir of Mecca, is the head of government of Mecca Province and represents the King of Saudi Arabia in the province. The governor is the highest-ranking official in Mecca Province and holds broad authority over its administration, security, and development. The officeholder supervises the work of the Holy Mecca Municipality and also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Mecca City and Holy Sites.
History
In 1916, while the Ottoman Empire was still engaged in World War I, the Arab Revolt was launched against Ottoman rule in the Arabian Peninsula. As a result of the revolt, Hussein bin Ali of the Hashemite dynasty proclaimed the Kingdom of Hejaz, ending centuries of Ottoman authority in the region.
The kingdom was internationally recognized in 1920, but its independence was short-lived. From 1924 to 1925, it was conquered by the Third Saudi State during the Saudi conquest of Hejaz, leading to the exile of the Hashemite dynasty to Cyprus.
Following the annexation, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud unified Hejaz with his Najdi domains, creating the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd in 1927 as a dual monarchy under his leadership.
During this period, Faisal bin Abdulaziz, who would later become king, served as Viceroy of Hejaz, an administrative role that eventually evolved into the modern office of the Governor of Mecca.
In 1932, the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd was officially unified and renamed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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 Mecca Province The following is a list of individuals who have held the office of Governor of Mecca Province since 1925: # Portrait Governor Term of office Country 1 Faisal bin Abdulaziz 1925 1932 Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd 7 yearsUnification 2 1932 1958 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 26 years 3 Mutaib bin Abdulaziz 1958 1961 3 years 4 Abdullah bin Saud 1961 1963 2 years 5 Mishaal bin Abdulaziz 1963 1971 8 years 6 Fawwaz bin Abdulaziz 1971 1980 9 years 7 Majid bin Abdulaziz 1980 1999 19 years 8 Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz 1999 5 May 2007 8 years 9 Khalid Al-Faisal 16 May 2007 22 December 2013 6 years, 220 days 10 Mishaal bin Abdullah 22 December 2013 29 January 2015 1 year, 38 days 11 Khalid Al-Faisal 29 January 2015 Incumbent ongoing
Timeline
See also Mecca Province Provinces of Saudi Arabia
References
External links Emirate of the Makkah Province