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Jawaher bint Majid Al Saud

Jawaher bint Majid Al Saud

Saudi royal and patron of arts

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.

In this Arabic name, the surname is Al Saud.
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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][3] 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]

References

  1. [1]
    Danna Lorch (17 December 2017). "The Ten-Minute Read: HRH Princess Basma's Birthday Art of Heritage Initiative". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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    "The Al Mansouria Foundation For Culture and Creativity". The Al Mansouria Foundation. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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    "Saud (Al) HRH Princess Jawaher bint Majed, Founder and President Al Mansouria Foundation". Omnia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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    "Saudi Arabia: Jawaher bint Majid's arts project". Gulf States Newsletter. No. 989. 19 March 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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    Nada Hameed (19 October 2018). "Designing Saudi Arabia". Arab News. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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    "H.E Attends "21,39 Jeddah Arts" Annual Events, H.E : "This Initiative reflects the creativity and exceptional talents of Saudi artists"". Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2021.


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