Emarah Origin
The Emirate of Makkah Region was established during the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since then, eleven princes have served as Emirs of the Region throughout the Kingdom’s prosperous era. The current Emir is His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz serves as the Vice Emir of the Region. Makkah Region is the second most populous region in the Kingdom and comprises 16 governorates and 134 centers. The Region is distinguished by its diverse geographic, environmental, agricultural, and climatic characteristics. It also enjoys a rich historical heritage and numerous archaeological sites, making it a place of unique importance and a crossroads of civilizations since ancient times.