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'''Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud''' is the Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs, and a member of the country's royal family. | '''Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud''' is the Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs, and a member of the country's royal family. | ||
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Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was a recipient of a 2012 invitation to [[Le Cercle]] from [[Michael Ancram]], which was subsequently leaked<ref>[[File:Document-2012-02-21-le-cercle-pinay-document.pdf]]</ref> possibly via [[Wikileaks]]. | Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was a recipient of a 2012 invitation to [[Le Cercle]] from [[Michael Ancram]], which was subsequently leaked<ref>[[File:Document-2012-02-21-le-cercle-pinay-document.pdf]]</ref> possibly via [[Wikileaks]]. | ||
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+ | Prince Abdulaziz was born in Riyadh on 27 October 1962.<ref>https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/dOo1w/28102009-SAUDI-SUCCESSION-CAN-THE-ALLEGIANCE-COMMISSION-WORK</ref><ref name=dhow>https://dhow.com/biographies/241/abdulaziz-abdulla-abdulaziz-aal-saud/</ref> He is the fourth son of [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]].<ref>[https://al-sharq.com/article/23/01/2015/%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%91%D9%81-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8036 al-sharq.com]</ref> His mother is [[Aida Fustuq]], a Lebanese woman of [[Palestinians|Palestinian]] descent.<ref>https://www.intelligenceonline.com/insiders/europe_middle-east/2014/07/16/the-fustok-brothers-guardians-of-the-financial-secrets-of-king-abdullah/108031203-be1</ref> His full sister is [[Adila bint Abdullah Al Saud|Adila bint Abdullah]].<ref>https://mz-mz.net/120330/</ref> | ||
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+ | Abdulaziz bin Abdullah graduated from the [[University of Hertfordshire]] with a bachelor of arts degree in political science<ref name=dhow/> in 1986. | ||
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+ | ==Career== | ||
+ | Abdulaziz bin Abdullah was in the [[Saudi Arabian National Guard]] for fifteen years in different positions.<ref name=mofa/> In 1991, he was appointed as an advisor to Crown Prince Abdullah.<ref name=mofa/><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20130517194450/http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/uploads/Documents/pubs/PP_37_AFTERKINGFAHD.pdf</ref> Specifically, he was advisor of the Crown Prince Abdullah for Syrian affairs.<ref>https://foreignpolicy.com/2011/04/15/outraged-in-riyadh-2/</ref> He was also a state minister.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110616222323/http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Biographies-of-Ministers.aspx</ref> | ||
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+ | King Abdullah appointed Prince Abdulaziz as deputy foreign minister on 22 July 2011.<ref name=mofa>http://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/aboutMinistry/SeniorOfficials/Pages/ministerVP.aspx</ref><ref name=sgaz237>https://web.archive.org/web/20131213003815/http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20110723105830</ref> During the [[Syria|Syrian regime change attempt]], Prince Abdulaziz asked [[Turkey]] to establish "nerve centre" attempting to topple Bashar Assad.<ref name="nerv">https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-crisis-centre-idUSBRE86Q0JM20120727</ref> The center was founded in [[Adana]] in the mid-2012.<ref name="nerv"/> Prince Abdulaziz personally dealt with [[Bashar Assad]]'s file following the civil war in Syria.<ref>https://archive.today/20130131053456/http://www.phantomreport.com/new-saudi-spymaster-marks-shift-in-policy-target-syria-and-iran</ref> | ||
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+ | Prince Abdulaziz represented Saudi Arabia at the [[16th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement|Non-Aligned Movement summit]] in Tehran from 30 to 31 August 2012, since foreign affairs minister [[Saud bin Faisal Al Saud (1940–2015)|Prince Saud]] had an operation and could not attend the meeting.<ref>https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/fresh-concerns-about-health-of-saudi-king</ref><ref name=ftimes>https://web.archive.org/web/20131212124736/http://www.thefridaytimes.com/beta3/tft/article.php?issue=20120907&page=6</ref> Prince Abdulaziz met with Iranian President [[Mahmud Ahmadinejad]] during his stay in Tehran.<ref name=ftimes/> His tenure ended in April 2015 when Saud Al Faisal resigned from his post as foreign minister due to health concerns.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1080%2F17550912.2016.1189108</ref> | ||
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+ | ===Los Angeles mansion=== | ||
+ | Prince Abdulaziz is owner of Tower Lane Properties, a land development firm. It is reported that the company spent $12 million on five-and-a-quarter acres of land in the [[Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles|Benedict Canyon]] in 2009, and applied for permits to build a mansion. The project, later, was reduced to 60,000-square-foot. However, more than 1,000 residents of the area signed a petition against this project, requiring an environmental review. The Prince's lawyers filed a case against this petition.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/saudiarabia/9285549/Son-of-Saudi-Arabias-King-Abdullah-suing-Los-Angeles-over-mega-mansion.htm</ref> Prince Abdulaziz won his lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles in late August 2012.<ref>http://la.curbed.com/archives/2012/08/saudi_prince_wins_first_bhpo_megacompound_legal_victory.php</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz (politician) | |
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Born | 1963 |
Alma mater | University of Hertfordshire |
Religion | Islam |
Parents | Abdullah of Saudi Arabia |
Spouse | Aida Fustuq |
Member of | House of Saud |
Spooky Saudi deputy minister and fourth son of King Abdullah who attended Le Cercle in 2012, during the attempt at regime change in Syria |
Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is the Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs, and a member of the country's royal family.
Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was a recipient of a 2012 invitation to Le Cercle from Michael Ancram, which was subsequently leaked[1] possibly via Wikileaks.
Background
Prince Abdulaziz was born in Riyadh on 27 October 1962.[2][3] He is the fourth son of King Abdullah.[4] His mother is Aida Fustuq, a Lebanese woman of Palestinian descent.[5] His full sister is Adila bint Abdullah.[6]
Abdulaziz bin Abdullah graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a bachelor of arts degree in political science[3] in 1986.
Career
Abdulaziz bin Abdullah was in the Saudi Arabian National Guard for fifteen years in different positions.[7] In 1991, he was appointed as an advisor to Crown Prince Abdullah.[7][8] Specifically, he was advisor of the Crown Prince Abdullah for Syrian affairs.[9] He was also a state minister.[10]
King Abdullah appointed Prince Abdulaziz as deputy foreign minister on 22 July 2011.[7][11] During the Syrian regime change attempt, Prince Abdulaziz asked Turkey to establish "nerve centre" attempting to topple Bashar Assad.[12] The center was founded in Adana in the mid-2012.[12] Prince Abdulaziz personally dealt with Bashar Assad's file following the civil war in Syria.[13]
Prince Abdulaziz represented Saudi Arabia at the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Tehran from 30 to 31 August 2012, since foreign affairs minister Prince Saud had an operation and could not attend the meeting.[14][15] Prince Abdulaziz met with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad during his stay in Tehran.[15] His tenure ended in April 2015 when Saud Al Faisal resigned from his post as foreign minister due to health concerns.[16]
Los Angeles mansion
Prince Abdulaziz is owner of Tower Lane Properties, a land development firm. It is reported that the company spent $12 million on five-and-a-quarter acres of land in the Benedict Canyon in 2009, and applied for permits to build a mansion. The project, later, was reduced to 60,000-square-foot. However, more than 1,000 residents of the area signed a petition against this project, requiring an environmental review. The Prince's lawyers filed a case against this petition.[17] Prince Abdulaziz won his lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles in late August 2012.[18]
Event Participated in
Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
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Le Cercle/2012 (Morocco) | 28 June 2012 | 1 July 2012 | Morocco Amphitrite Palace Resort and Spa Skhiral | An invitation letter of this meeting was leaked online |
References
- ↑ File:Document-2012-02-21-le-cercle-pinay-document.pdf
- ↑ https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/dOo1w/28102009-SAUDI-SUCCESSION-CAN-THE-ALLEGIANCE-COMMISSION-WORK
- ↑ a b https://dhow.com/biographies/241/abdulaziz-abdulla-abdulaziz-aal-saud/
- ↑ al-sharq.com
- ↑ https://www.intelligenceonline.com/insiders/europe_middle-east/2014/07/16/the-fustok-brothers-guardians-of-the-financial-secrets-of-king-abdullah/108031203-be1
- ↑ https://mz-mz.net/120330/
- ↑ a b c http://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/aboutMinistry/SeniorOfficials/Pages/ministerVP.aspx
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130517194450/http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/uploads/Documents/pubs/PP_37_AFTERKINGFAHD.pdf
- ↑ https://foreignpolicy.com/2011/04/15/outraged-in-riyadh-2/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110616222323/http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Biographies-of-Ministers.aspx
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20131213003815/http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20110723105830
- ↑ a b https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-crisis-centre-idUSBRE86Q0JM20120727
- ↑ https://archive.today/20130131053456/http://www.phantomreport.com/new-saudi-spymaster-marks-shift-in-policy-target-syria-and-iran
- ↑ https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/fresh-concerns-about-health-of-saudi-king
- ↑ a b https://web.archive.org/web/20131212124736/http://www.thefridaytimes.com/beta3/tft/article.php?issue=20120907&page=6
- ↑ https://doi.org/10.1080%2F17550912.2016.1189108
- ↑ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/saudiarabia/9285549/Son-of-Saudi-Arabias-King-Abdullah-suing-Los-Angeles-over-mega-mansion.htm
- ↑ http://la.curbed.com/archives/2012/08/saudi_prince_wins_first_bhpo_megacompound_legal_victory.php