Mishaal bin Saud

Mishaal bin Saud Al Saud (; born 1940) is a Saudi Arabian retired politician, businessman, and former military officer who served as the governor of the Najran Province from 1996 to 2008. He is a member of the House of Saud. Early life Prince Mishaal is one of King Saud's children. His mother is Noura bint Nahar Al Mandeel. Prince Mishaal and his brother Prince Abdul Rahman were the first sons of King Saud who declared their allegiance to King Faisal following the abdication of their father, King Saud, in November 1964. Prince Mishaal announced his allegiance to the new king on 10 November 1964. Career and official duties Mishaal bin Saud was a military officer. He served at the national guard with the rank of brigade commander. He successfully led a national guard unit that was among the first sent to defend the northern border during the Gulf War in 1991. His military expertise provided him with an opportunity to hold the position in the Najran Province as governor.