Abdullah bin Saud Al-Enezi has been appointed as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Iran.
Al-Enezi’s career in diplomacy began after he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from King Saud University.
He has since dedicated his skills and expertise to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working in various internal departments and representing the Kingdom in different embassies abroad, while also participating in official delegations.
In 2021, Al-Enezi was appointed by King Salman as an extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Oman.
He previously held several high-ranking positions within the ministry, serving as director-general of the General Department of International Issues in the Multilateral Ministry Agency, and as the director-general of the Department of International Economic Relations.
Between 2008 and 2019, Al-Enezi served as secretary-general of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.
During his career, he has played key roles in handling crucial files and led numerous delegations representing the Kingdom on the international stage.
His achievements include serving as head of the Kingdom’s delegation to the meetings of the Islamic, Economic, Cultural and Social Committee of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
Al-Enezi also played a major role in facilitating the legal procedures for the Gulf Cooperation Council to gain observer status in the UN and, similarly, for the Islamic Development Bank to gain observer status within the UN.
He has received numerous local and international awards, including the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Award in the US in 2006.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman recently honored Al-Enezi with the Al-Numan Medal of the First Degree for his service and dedication to diplomacy.
In addition to a bachelor’s degree in political science from King Saud University, Al-Enezi holds a degree in diplomatic studies from Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies.
