Jamil Ibrahim Hejailan

Jamil Al-Hejailan is a Saudi diplomat, who served as secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from 1996 to 2002.[1][2] He was born in Buraidah, AlQasim region in 1927. He was the ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Germany, Kuwait, and France for 20 years. He served as the first ambassador in history of Kuwait. He brought the first television network to Saudi Arabia. Al-Hejailan was also the first Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the History of Saudi Arabia. He also served as the Minister of Health while also holding the title of Minister of Information and Broadcasting, the only minister in the history of Saudi Arabia to be in charge of two ministries.

Career

Al-Hejailan was a career diplomat.[3] He was appointed secretary general of the GCC, in April 1996, replacing Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi. His tenure lasted until 31 March 2002. Al-Hejailan also served as a Minister as well as an Ambassador in 3 countries, including France for 20 years. His tenure lasted until 31 March 2002. In 2002, Al-Hejailan was awarded the Kuwait Medal of Excellence (Riband of the Special Class) which is awarded for outstanding service for the Nation of Kuwait. [3][4] [1][5]

Personal life

Al-Hejailan is married and has four children - Emad, Faisal, Waleed, and Mona. They currently reside in Riyadh and Paris.

References

  1. 1 2 Bob Reinalda; Kent Kille (21 August 2012). "Biographical Dictionary of Secretaries-General of International Organizations" (PDF). IO BIO Database. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Amiri, Reza Ekhtiari; Ku Hasnita Binti Ku Samsu; Hassan Gholipour Fereidouni (2011). "The Hajj and Iran's Foreign Policy towards Saudi Arabia". Journal of Asian and African Studies. 46 (678). Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  3. 1 2 Malcolm C. Peck (12 April 2010). The A to Z of the Gulf Arab States. Scarecrow Press. p. 111. ISBN 978-0-8108-7636-1. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Bahrain's Al Mutawa set to be next GCC chief". Gulf News. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  5. ↑ "Some Basic Facts about the Arab Gulf Co-operation Council" (PDF). Omanet. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
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