Early Life and Education
Nayef bin Abdulaziz was born in Ta’if in 1934 to Ibn Saud (King Abdulaziz) and Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi, making him one of the Sudairi Seven. He was the twenty-third son of King Abdulaziz.
Prince Nayef received education at "Princes' School" and from senior ulema (Muslim legal scholars). Additionally, he was educated in diplomacy and security affairs.
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