Hossam Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Prince Hossam Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz is a distinguished Saudi businessman known for his diverse entrepreneurial ventures. As the 52nd son of the late King Saud bin Abdulaziz, he has built an impressive business legacy through his ownership and involvement in prominent Saudi enterprises. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Zain Telecommunications Saudi Arabia and has been actively involved in diverse business sectors, from industry to banking.

Beyond his business achievements, Prince Hossam has dedicated considerable efforts toward community service and regional development, especially after his appointment as Governor of Al-Baha region in April 2017, a position entrusted to him by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

He successfully mediated a decades-long family dispute, bringing peace and reconciliation between two rival families.

Born on May 23, 1960, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Hossam Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is the son of King Saud bin Abdulaziz and Princess Noura bint Abdullah bin Fahad Al-Damer. After completing his secondary education, he went on to attain a bachelor’s degree in Economics from King Saud University in Riyadh in 1981. Pursuing further studies abroad, he earned a diploma in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE) in 1982, followed three years later by a master’s degree. Driven by his passion and intellectual curiosity, he continued his academic journey until earning his doctorate in Economics from LSE in 1995.

Prince Hossam is married to Princess Sarah bint Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and together they have five children: Princes Saud, Khaled, Abdulaziz, Mohammed, and Princess Noura. Their family bonds continue through alliances; Prince Saud married the daughter of Prince Khaled bin Mosaad bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, and Prince Khaled is married to the daughter of Prince Faisal bin Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Prince Abdulaziz married Princess Mashael bint Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

– He owns and leads significant industrial ventures, including one of the largest plastics factories in the Middle East.

– Actively supports regional development, inaugurated 14 road infrastructure projects in Al-Baha region, valued around 1 billion Saudi Riyals.

– Member of the board of the Kuwait-Saudi Trading Company and served previously on the board of the Islamic Bank in Bahrain.
– He is an honorary member of Saudi Arabia’s esteemed Al-Nassr Football Club.

– Committed to enhancing tourism, Prince Hossam has significantly invested efforts in developing Al-Baha area into an attractive, sustainable tourist destination, notably the popular Green Land tourist resort.

Prince Hossam has amassed critical accomplishments across multiple business sectors. He owns “Prince Hossam Bin Saud and Amr Al-Amro Trading Company,” supervising numerous enterprises and institutions. Additionally, he established major Saudi factories such as Saudi Plastic Factory, a leading entity producing plastic goods across the Middle East.

Previously, he was partner and board member in the Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company, one of the largest paper producers in the region. Today, as Chairman of Zain Saudi Arabia—a branch of the global telecommunications giant—he actively contributes to the telecom sector’s growth, innovation, and competitive marketplace presence.

Moreover, his significant role in regional development as Governor is highlighted by large infrastructure projects, his passion for resolving community disputes, and cultivating economic growth.

In April 2017, Prince Hossam was appointed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz as the Governor of Al-Baha area, succeeding Prince Mishari bin Saud bin Abdulaziz. This appointment marked a new stage in his public service career, allowing him to utilize his extensive business knowledge and leadership capabilities for regional prosperity.