Hussa Ahmad Al-Sudayri - Background

Background

Hassa bint Ahmed was a member of the influential Sudairi family from Najd. The family is part of the noble Dawasir tribe. The mother of King Abdulaziz was also a member of this family, Sarah Al Sudairi.

Her father, Ahmed bin Muhammed Al Sudairi (1869-1936), was a powerful chief of the Sudairi tribe and one of the early supporters of King Abdulaziz during the latter's attempt to conquer Saudi Arabia. After the formation of the state, her father served as governor in Washm, Sudair, Qassim and Aflaj provinces. Her brothers were also appointed by King Abdulaziz as governors. Turki bin Ahmed was the governor of Asir Province; Abdulaziz bin Ahmed was the governor of the former Provinces of Quraiyat al Milh and Wadi Sirhan; Khalid bin Ahmed was the governor of Tabuk Province; Muhammad bin Ahmed was the governor of the Northern Province; Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad was the governor of Jauf and Musa'id bin Ahmed was the governor of Jizan Province. Khalid bin Ahmed also served as the governor of Najran Province and the minister of agriculture.

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