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Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi
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A self-made man, who was born during the pre-oil period in Saudi Arabia, received
initial education as the rest of his fellows that time. Started to work in his early
age in banking, commercial, real estate and industrial business until he became
a notable money and businessman on the local and international level. Made his way
through and gained a huge wealth over a long history of effort, devotion, discipline
and persistence. Throughout his journey, he was always depending on Allah first
then on endeavoring his best to invest his money in legitimate business channels,
thus leaving with his effort, success and growing wealth a clear mark in the wide
space of national economy in general and in the charity work in particular.
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Accomplishment
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- Industry Localization in support of the national development and economy in the
kingdom.
- Provided various fields of investment to ensure capital integrity, gain encouraging
profit and fulfill homeland and citizen requirements.
- Introduced and developed new high quality and distinguished factories and products
with local and international competitive capability.
- Participated in the establishment of a tremendous banking institution (AL-Rajhi
Bank), a stock company developed from Al-Rajhi Banking and Trade Co.
- Participated in supporting internal tourism through a group of illustrious hotels
to include Qassim Mövenpick, Riyadh Mövenpick, Coral International, AL-Khobar, AL-Bataha
Hotel in addition to a group of furnished housing apartments).
- Owned influential shares in many stock companies and banks and proved effective
existence in the economical, social and charitable activities.
- Clearly participated in supporting the government development efforts through multiple
charity projects of strategic importance that accommodated many citizens’ requirements.
- Qualified and activated all of his sons to utilize them in the management of his
companies, factories and establishments.
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Management Positions
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- Previous Chairman of Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Establishment for Trade and
Agriculture.
- Previous Chairman of Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi & Sons for Industry Holding
Company. Six companies fall under this company with over 26 factories in the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia and abroad. It participated in supporting the national economy through
a variety of industrial companies as follows:
- Rajhi Steel Company with five factories in Riyadh and Jeddah
- National Company for Gypsum with Yamama Gypsum Factory in Riyadh and National Gypsum
Factory in Yanbu.
- Al-Jazirah Home Appliances with six factories in Riyadh, Qassim and Sudan.
- Modern Group for Water Heaters with three factories in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
- Fayha Company with four factories in Riyadh, Qassim, Abha and Qunfuda.
- Falcon Company for Plastic Industries with three factories in Riyadh and Jeddah.
- Previous Chairman of Manafea Investment, Real Estate and Tourism Development Company.
A closed stock company supervising real estate, agricultural, tour and hotel projects.
- Chairman of Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Charity Establishment.
- Chairman of National Gypsum Company for four consecutive cycles.
- Vise Chairman of Tabuk Agricultural Development Company.
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Memberships
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- Member of Al-Rajhi Banking Company in 1407H (date converted to stock company).
- Member of Al-Rajhi Bank board of directors since establishment in 1407H.
- Member of National Gypsum Company board of directors.
- Member-in-Charge for Al-Jawf Agricultural Development Co.
- Member of the Saudi Ceramics Board (two cycles).
- Other board memberships for a group of stock and private companies.
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Awards
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- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi received many prizes and was given several
honoring ceremonies.
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Social and Charity Responsibilities:
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Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi has a great concern for the charity work
is always endeavoring to support it and to encourage the personnel working in this
field. He adopted a special philosophy to support the charity work by focusing on
the size of investment revenue returned from each charitable work to designate an
endowment for each. These endowments are specialized in different charitable works
and are reporting to independent watch councils. His most prominent charity works
are:
- Establishment of a group of charity endowments dedicated for youth marriage in several
cities and governorates in the kingdom, namely:
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Youth Marriage Endowment in Bakerya Governorate
and related villages.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Youth Marriage Endowment in Buraida Governorate
and related villages.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Youth Marriage Endowment in Unaiza Governorate
and related villages.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Youth Marriage Endowment in Russ Governorate
and related villages.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Youth Marriage Endowment in Muzannab Governorate
and related villages.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Youth Marriage Endowment in Al-Gawaa Uyoon
Governorate and related villages.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Youth Marriage Endowment in Badaei, Khabraa,
Riyadh Al-Khabraa, Sahhabeen Governorate and related villages.
- Establishment of a group of charity endowments dedicated for beneficence to help
the poor and needy, build mosques and establish Quran memorization schools in different
cities and governorates of the Kingdom, namely:
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi beneficence Endowment in Bakerya.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi for the Poor and Needy Endowment in Riyadh.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Endowment for building Mosques in Riyadh.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Endowment for Quran Memorization in Riyadh.
- Establishing a group of Endowment for AL-Rajhi Family:
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Endowment for Rajhi Family’s Youth Marriage.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Endowment for Brothers and Sisters.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Endowment for his generation.
- Participated with his brothers (Salih, Abdullah and Suliman) in establishing the
Rajhi Charity Campaign for Hajj.
- Participated with his brothers (Salih, Abdullah and Suliman) in establishing a dedicated
endowment for Hajj services.
- Building a group of charity complexes encompassing a mosque, a women’s prayer’s
place , a Deceased wash facility, housing for the Imam and Prayer Caller (Mo’azin),
and a Quran Memorization School for Ladies, These are namely:
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Haql Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Rijal Almaa Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Hulay Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Sabyaa Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Tareef Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Uwaqylya Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Dawadmi Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Dammam Governorate.
- Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi Complex in Riyadh City.
- Establishing a major endowment the revenue of which goes to support charity works.
This endowment includes a group of real estate, farms and hotels.
- Participated in the support of a group of humanitarian relief, media and guidance
establishments. These are:
- Al-Majd Satellite Channel.
- Al-Huda Satellite Channel.
- Daleel Satellite Channel.
- Rislatul Islam Website.
- Islam Today Website.
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Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi
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Founder of Al-Rajhi
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Name:
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Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi
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Date of Birth:
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1/7/1356H.
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Line of Business:
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Industry, Trade, Agriculture, Real Estate and Finance.
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