Samira bint Abdullah Al Saud
BornSaudi Arabia
HouseHouse of Saud
Occupationphilanthropist, disability activist

Princess Samira bint Abdullah Al Faisal Al Farhan Al Saud (also spelled Sameera) is a Saudi princess, disability advocate, and philanthropist. She works to promote awareness of disability in Saudi Arabia, particularly autism and schizophrenia. She serves as the Chairperson of the Saudi Schizophrenia Charity Association and as the Chairperson of the Charitable Society of Autism Families. She is the founder of the Charitable Society of Autism Families and established a center for autism in Riyadh. She was recognized for her service to people with disabilities by the government of the United Arab Emirates.

Biography

Princess Samira serves as the Chairperson of the Saudi Schizophrenia Charity Association.[1][2] She is the founder and Chairperson of the Charitable Society of Autism Families,[3] which distributes information to Saudi hospitals and universities to increase autism awareness.[1][4] She is also a member of the Saudi Autistic Society.[1] Through her organization, she established a center for autism in Riyadh.[1] She was recognized by the United Arab Emirates as the "Best Woman Volunteer in the Arab World" for her service to those with disabilities.[1]

Personal life

Princess Samira has four children.[1] One of her children has schizophrenia and another of her children has autism.[5] She is the grandmother of Princess Loulwa bint Yazeed Al Saud.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Saudi Arabia — A Princess Seeks A World of Change". ABILITY Magazine. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Saudi Schizophrenia Charity Association Event at Alfaisal University". Alfaisal News. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Princess Sameera Bint Abdullah Al Faisel Al Farhan AlSaoud". Aiding Others. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  4. 1 2 Khulood Ahmed (11 July 2023). "Charting Her Own Path: Princess Loulwa's Inspiring Journey As An Entrepreneur and Fashion Advocate". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "H.R.H Princess Samira Bint Abdullah Al-Faisal Al-Farhan Alsaud". The Indian Television Academy. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
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