Executive Commission to Supervise Expansion of the Holy Mosque

Royal Decree No. 56, dated 5 Sha‘ban 1380 AH

By the grace of Almighty God, We, Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

Having reviewed Royal Decree No. (27/4/2/386) dated 6/2/1375 AH;
And having reviewed Council of Ministers Resolution No. 341 dated 2/8/1380 AH;
And upon the submission presented to us by the Prime Minister;
We hereby decree the following:

First:

The establishment of a Supreme Executive Commission, under our chairmanship, to supervise the expansion and construction of the Holy Mosque in Mecca.

Second:

His Highness Prince Talal, Minister of Finance and National Economy, shall serve as Vice‑Chairman of the Commission.

Third:

Membership of the Commission shall include:

  • Sheikh Abdulmalik bin Ibrahim
  • Sheikh Alawi Al‑Maliki
  • Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, Sheikh Ahmad bin Ibrahim Al‑Ghazzawi
  • Contractor Mohammed bin Laden
  • Director of Public Security
  • Director General of Public Endowments
  • Director General of the Ministry of Interior
  • Director General of the Holy Mosque Expansion Project
  • Chairman of the Ayn Zubaydah and Aziziyah Authority

Fourth:

The Prime Minister shall implement the provisions of this Royal Decree.