His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Sattam Al Saud

Academic Qualifications His Highness possesses a solid academic background in Sharia and law, having pursued his higher education at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University as follows: - PhD: In Sharia-based Public Policy (*Siyasah Shar'iyyah*) from the Higher Judicial Institute (Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University). Thesis Title: "Decision-Making Based on Public Interest (*Maslahah*)." - Master’s Degree: In Social Studies from King Saud University. - Bachelor’s Degree: In Management from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Positions and Professional Experience: His Highness combines a career in government and political affairs with academic research: - Government Positions: Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques: A royal decree was issued appointing him as an Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, with the rank of Minister. Participation in Drafting Legislation: He played a prominent role in reviewing and drafting various laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly those concerning judicial and Sharia-related matters. - Academic Experience (Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University): Professor: Department of Sharia Policy (Siyasah Shar'iyyah) at the Higher Judicial Institute. Academic Progression: He advanced through the academic ranks—serving as a Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor—before attaining the rank of Professor. Academic Supervision: He has supervised and served on examination committees for dozens of academic theses (Master’s and PhD) in the fields of Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Sharia Policy, and Legal Systems. - Scholarly Output and Publications His Highness has made distinguished intellectual and jurisprudential contributions that serve as essential references for graduate students. Among his most notable published works are: 1. Research paper: "Defining *Siyasah Shar'iyyah* (Islamic Governance): Its Nature and the Scope of Discourse Surrounding It." 2. Research paper: "Institutional Entrepreneurship of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud: A Methodological Study on the Administrative Foundation of Public-Benefit Business Initiatives." 3. Research paper: "The Hierarchy of *Maqasid al-Shari'ah* (Objectives of Islamic Law): A Foundational Systems-Based Study." 4. Research paper: "Parameters for Formulating Public Policy: A Study from Sharia and Administrative Perspectives." 5. Research paper: "Administrative Thought on Public Interest: Current Reality and Future Aspirations—An Analytical Study from the Perspective of *Siyasah Shar'iyyah*." 6. Research paper (in English): "Sharia and the Concept of *Maslaha* (Public Interest): The Usage and Function of *Maslaha* in Islamic Jurisprudence." 7. Peer-reviewed research: He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals addressing issues of contemporary jurisprudence (*nawazil*) and *Siyasa Shar'iyya* (governance in accordance with Sharia). Academic and Research Interests: 1. The academic and research interests of Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Sattam focus on the following areas: 2. *Siyasa Shar'iyya* (governance in accordance with Sharia) and legal regulations: Harmonizing Islamic Sharia with modern legal codification. 3. *Maqasid al-Sharia* (Objectives of Sharia): Applying these objectives to the understanding of texts and the contextual application of rulings to contemporary realities. 4. Jurisprudence of contemporary issues (*Fiqh al-Nawazil*): Studying emerging issues—particularly in the medical and financial fields—from a Sharia perspective.