Early Life
Abdullah is the tenth son of King Abdulaziz. He is, after his half-brothers Prince Bandar and Prince Musaid, the third eldest of the living sons of Abdulaziz. He stands 180 cm (5 ft 11 inches) tall.
King Abdullah’s mother was a member of (فهدة العاصي الشريم) Al Rashidi, longtime rivals of the Al Saud, Fahda bint Asi Al Shuraim. She was descended from the powerful Shammar tribe and was the daughter of former Shammar tribe chief, Asi Shuraim.
Madawi al Rasheed argues that his maternal roots and his experience of an early speech impediment led to delay in his rise to higher status among the other sons of King Abdulaziz.
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“... business training in early life should not be regarded solely as insurance against destitution in the case of an emergency. For from business experience women can gain, too, knowledge of the world and of human beings, which should be of immeasurable value to their marriage careers. Self-discipline, co-operation, adaptability, efficiency, economic management,—if she learns these in her business life she is liable for many less heartbreaks and disappointments in her married life.”
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