List of Famous people born in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Ali Lajami is a professional football player who plays as a defender for Saudi Professional League side Al-Nassr.

Fahad al-Butairi is a Saudi stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter and political prisoner. Albutairi became the first comedian to perform on stage professionally in Saudi Arabia and in the GCC, following the relaxation of stringent laws against criticism of certain aspects of Saudi society. He is also one of the most notable YouTube personalities from the country.

Salman bin Sultan Al Saud is the former assistant secretary general of the Saudi Arabian National Security Council for intelligence and security affairs as well as the former deputy defense minister. He is a member of House of Saud.

Ali Al-Sebaa is a Saudi Arabian actor, best known for his role in the Arabian series Fars Al-Janop. He has won thirty-two awards, including Best Actor of the Year in 1980 from the Culture and Arts Association.

Abdallah S. Jum'ah is a prominent Saudi business executive and the former President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, a position he held from January 1995 to December 2008.

Habib Al-Wotayan is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for Saudi Professional League side Al-Hilal.

Saad Al-Shehri is a Saudi Arabian professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of Saudi Arabia U23.

Yahya Sulaiman Ali al-Shehri is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Al-Nassr FC and Saudi Arabia national football team.

Abdulrahman Al-Obaid is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who currently plays as a left back for Pro League side Al-Nassr and the Saudi Arabian national team.