The House of Saud's female members: A prosperous dynasty in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's ruling family, the House of Saud, is often considered the wealthiest in the world, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 trillion according to various sources.

The House of Saud website states that the royal family has approximately 15,000 members, but only around 2,000 are part of the inner circle. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia.

The women of the House of Saud have devoted themselves to numerous philanthropic endeavors. Here are some examples of women from the House of Saud and their contributions to charitable organizations.

In 2019, Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud became the first female to hold the position of Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States. She was sworn in by King Salman Al Saud at Al Yamamah palace.

In 2019, the Saudi Embassy in Washington released a press statement quoting the first-ever woman ambassador from the Kingdom, who recognized the appointment as a historic moment in the Saudi-U.S. relationship and a reflection of the significant reforms happening in the Kingdom.

She stated, "I am excited to share the progress of redefining and modernizing Saudi Arabia with Saudi citizens in the US and the American public."

She studied museum studies at George Washington University and received an honorary doctorate from Marymount University.

The princess holds dual roles as the president of the Women's Sports Committee and a member of the board of directors for the Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

In 2017, she was appointed as the deputy of development and planning.

In 2007, she was a founding member of the Zahra Breast Cancer Association, which in 2015 set a Guinness World Record by forming the "World's Largest Human Awareness Ribbon."

According to Emirates Woman, Princess Al Joharah bint Talal Al Saud serves as the chair of Atal Almaid, a global organization that aims to enhance business innovation.

She has attended various international events, including the Women Empowerment Summit.

When invited to participate in conferences and events, I am always honored and humbled. I feel privileged to be among accomplished, strong individuals who share my passion for women, entrepreneurs, and philanthropy.

Princess Sora bint Saud Al Saud is the granddaughter of Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the late king of Saudi Arabia, and is a prominent figure in fashion and philanthropy.

In 2015, American University conferred a bachelor's degree in psychology upon the princess.

Sora is the founder of two fashion brands: SO. by Sora and Sora by Loren Jewels. The first brand began in 2018 and aims to reduce waste and over-consumption, while the second brand was started in 2018, according to American University's website.

"In 2016, she stated that she hoped to initiate a dialogue that bridged cultures and highlighted the exceptional abilities present in Saudi Arabia, as reported by American University. "This is merely the beginning," she added."

The Ahyaha Foundation, founded by her with her husband, Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, aims to enhance the community through innovative, sustainable, and social programs that focus on youth and education, sustainable development, water resources, and traffic safety and awareness, as stated in Arab News.

In 2017, the princess was appointed as an honorary ambassador for the Mentor Foundation USA's youth advocacy program.

Adila Al Saud, daughter of Abdullah Al Saud, obtained a bachelor's degree in English literature from King Saud University.

The princess has focused many philanthropic efforts on health-related issues.

As the president of the National Charitable Foundation for Home Health Care in Jeddah and the founding member and chair of the Sanad Charitable Society to Support Children with Cancer, she has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare.

In 2008, Princess Haifa bint Muhammad Al Saud obtained a degree in business administration from the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Later, she pursued a master's degree in business administration and management from London Business School, which she completed in 2017.

According to Arab News, her career started at HSBC Holdings as an analyst. She progressed to senior associate of equity sales before leaving in 2012.

The princess has been appointed as the Saudi vice minister of tourism in 2022, after previously serving on the board of directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation in 2020, as reported by Arab News.