Hamad Al-Jassir

Hamad al Jassir
Born1907 (1907)
Al Burood, Saudi Arabia
Died14 September 2000 (aged 92–93)
OccupationsTeacher, journalist and historian
Known forfounding Saudi Arabia's first central region magazine
AwardsKing Faisal Prize (1996)

Hamad Al Jassir (1907 – 14 September 2000) was a prominent Saudi Arabian journalist and historian. He is particularly noted for founding Saudi Arabia's first central region magazine, with comprehensive geographical locations, reference in Saudi Arabia, and the authorship of a comprehensive genealogical work popular in the country.

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