Governor of Mecca
| Governor of Mecca | |
|---|---|
| أمير منطقة مكة المكرمة | |
since January 29, 2015 | |
| Style | Governor (informal) His Highness (formal) |
| Type | Head of government |
| Member of | The Royal Commission for Mecca City and Holy Sites |
| Reports to | King of Saudi Arabia |
| Seat | Mecca City |
| Appointer | The King or Crown Prince on behalf of the King |
| Term length | At The King's pleasure |
| Precursor | King of the Kingdom of Hejaz |
| Formation | 1925 |
| First holder | Faisal bin Abdulaziz |
The Governor of Mecca, officially the Emir of Mecca, is the head of government of Mecca Province and represents the King of Saudi Arabia in the province. The governor is the highest-ranking official in Mecca Province and holds broad authority over its administration, security, and development. The officeholder supervises the work of the Holy Mecca Municipality and also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Mecca City and Holy Sites.