Jawaher bint Majid Al Saud explained

Full Name:Jawaher bint Majid bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal
House:Al Saud
Father:Majid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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Jawaher bint Majid Al Saud (Arabic: جواهر بنت ماجد آل سعود) is a Saudi royal who is the first Saudi woman to have been granted the title of the patron of arts in Saudi Arabia.

Biography

Princess Jawaher is the daughter of Prince Majid, one of King Abdulaziz's sons. Her full siblings include Prince Mishaal, Prince Abdulaziz and Princess Basma who married Bandar bin Faisal, one of King Faisal's sons.[1]

Princess Jawaher founded the Al Mansouria Foundation in 1999 which contributes to the creative arts through the exhibitions and publications.[2] She is the president of the foundation which based in Paris.[3] In 2013 she also founded the non-profit Saudi Art Council.[4] Under her patronage several exhibitions of arts, design and architecture have been conducted.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Danna Lorch. The Ten-Minute Read: HRH Princess Basma's Birthday Art of Heritage Initiative. 16 May 2021. Vogue Arabia. 17 December 2017.
  2. Web site: The Al Mansouria Foundation For Culture and Creativity. The Al Mansouria Foundation. 16 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Saud (Al) HRH Princess Jawaher bint Majed, Founder and President Al Mansouria Foundation. Omnia. 16 May 2021.
  4. News: Saudi Arabia: Jawaher bint Majid's arts project. 16 May 2021. Gulf States Newsletter. 989. 19 March 2015.
  5. News: Nada Hameed. Designing Saudi Arabia. 16 May 2021. Arab News. 19 October 2018.
  6. News: H.E Attends "21,39 Jeddah Arts" Annual Events, H.E : "This Initiative reflects the creativity and exceptional talents of Saudi artists". 8 February 2019 . 16 May 2021. Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.