List of Famous people born in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Malek Mouath
Malek Ali Mouath Al-Hawsawi is a former Saudi Arabian professional footballer.
Farah Jefry
Farah Jefry is a Saudi professional footballer who plays for Saudi club Jeddah Eagles FC and the Saudi Arabia women's national team. Jefry is a creative Midfielder, possessing great speed and technique in her game. Her playing abilities have drawn comparisons with Kevin De Bruyne, who plays for the Belgian men's national team.
Ghazi of Iraq
Ghazi bin Faisal was the King of Iraq from 1933 to 1939 having been briefly Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Syria in 1920. He was born in Mecca, the only son of Faisal I, the first King of Iraq.
Ammar ibn Yasir
ʿAmmār ibn Yāsir ibn ʿĀmir ibn Mālik al-ʿAnsīy, also known as ʿAbū al-Yaqẓān ʿAmmār ibn Yāsir al-ʿAnsīy al-Maḏḥijīy (Arabic: أَبُو ٱلْيَقْظَان عَمَّار ٱبْن يَاسِر ٱلْعَنْسِيّ ٱلْمَذْحِجِيّ), was one of the Muhajirun in the history of Islam and, for his dedicated devotion to Islam's cause, is considered to be one of the most loyal and beloved companions of Muhammad and ‘Ali and to Muslims; thus, he occupies a position of the highest prominence in Islam. Historically, Ammar ibn Yasir is the first Muslim to build a mosque. He is also referred to by Shia Muslims as one of the Four Companions. Muslims consider Ammar's ultimate fate to be unique among the fates of Muhammad's companions, for they perceive his death at the battle of Siffin as the decisive distinguisher between the righteous group and the sinful one in the First Fitna.
Nasser Al-Shamrani
Nasser Al-Shamrani is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays for Al-Hidd and the Saudi Arabia national team as a forward. Often considered one of the most versatile, effective Saudi Arabian strikers of all time, he won the Asian Footballer of the Year award in 2014.
Hamdan Al-Shamrani
Hamdan Al-Shamrani is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the Saudi Arabian national team.
Abd-Allah ibn Umm-Maktum
Abdullah ibn Umm-Maktum was, according to Ibn Kathir (d.1373), a companion of Islamic prophet Muhammad. In some traditions his name has also appeared as `Amr ibn Umm-Maktum. The first verses of He Frowned, the 80th chapter of Qur'an, are considered to be revealed in an incident connected to him.
Kamal Adham
Kamal Adham was a businessman and former director general of Saudi Arabia's Al Mukhabarat Al A'amah or the general intelligence directorate. He served as a royal counsellor to both King Faisal and King Khalid.
Nagya Al.Rabieaناجية الربيع
Nagya Al Rabiea is a well-known Saudi Arabian actress and film director. She has participated in more than 100 films and television series.
Zainab bint Muhammad
Zainab bint Muhammad was the eldest daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadijah.