Sheikh Musa ibn Mohammed ibn Issa

He is the Imam of Khef Al-Khatib Mosque. He was the last Imam of Al-Ezam mosque in the old city, then a preacher of the Sekhirat Mosque, then a preacher of Omar ibn Al-Khattab mosque in Sekhirat. He was the Preacher of the two Eid, Istesqaa and Friday prayers.

He is known for his knowledge, humility and generosity. He is interested in community service and worked as a teacher in public schools before retiring. He is the founder of the Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society in Al-Ula. His home was a place to receive guests and delegations from outside Al-Ula that used to come to spread call and dissemination of knowledge before the opening of the Cooperative Office for Call and Guidance in the Governorate. He used to teach during prayer time and Qur’an recital groups. He (may Allah have mercy on him) died during his sojod while he was leading the Friday Asr prayer in his mosque.

Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed Abdul Kareem

Scholar and Imam of a congregation mosque in Manshia district, preacher of two Eid prayers, one of those who lived in before and after the oil boom era and well known for piety and asceticism. He studied many books including the Al-Fiat ibn Malik and Al-Muwataa. He is one of the last sheikhs of Maliki School of Jurisprudence in Al-Ula.

Sheikh Ali Ibrahim Al-Hujeiri

He is one Of the Maliki school of Jurisprudence sheikhs who memorized the four schools of Jurisprudence. He undertook the role of a judge intermittently if the regular judge was on leave or absent.

He (may Allah have mercy on him) is known for his piety and strong guard against wrong doers. He worked as Imam of Al-Mofajir Mosque in old Nakheel District.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Mohammed Ateeq

He is a great scholar and sheikh who learned from many scholars in Madinah and called “Sheikh Shankiti” of Al-Ula. He was one of the first regular teachers in Al-Ula when the two systems applied. He served as Director of Abdul Rahman ibn Auf School in Saudi Arabia where several generations graduated under his supervision. The education of the first generation of Al-Ula sons attributed to him. In his last days, he worked as Imam in the mosque of Al-Jadida neighborhood in Al-Ula.

Sheikh Abdul Majid ibn Abdul Rahman ibn Saleh Al-Imam

He was the Imam and preacher of the old town mosque as well as the preacher of the two Eid and Istesqaa prayers. He was one of the eminent scientists known for their knowledge and righteousness. He was one of the imams in Maliki School of Jurisprudence, as he memorized Al-Fiat ibn Malik, Al-Motaa and other books of jurisprudence and Sirah. He obtained “Blue Jebbeh”, an honorary degree awarded to scientists and students of science in the era of the Ottoman caliphate.

Sheikh Sulaiman ibn Mohammad Al-Kadi

He was one of those who are known for their integrity that seeking knowledge and learning. He was the Imam of the northern mosque in the Old town. He memorized the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, Jurisprudence, Qur’an interpretation and Al-Sira “the life of the Prophet”.

Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Choekan

He was one of the Maliki School of Jurisprudence sheikhs. He studied and learned in the Holy Mosque of Madinah. He was the Imam of Al-Zawya Mosque in the old town. He worked as judge in some stages of his life. He delivered the Friday and Eid sermons on behalf of Sheikh Abdul Majid Al-Imam. He had an archaeological library that was open for public. He is known as Al-Melawie.

Ahmed ibn Abdullah ibn Ahmad ibn Ali Al-Abdul Kareem

He was one of the highly respected men of education in Al-Ula. He worked as Director of Waleed ibn Abdul Malik Secondary School, then as Director of Education in Al-Ula Governorate. He is interested in the history of Al-Ula and Old Town and made many social and cultural contributions. His family is famous for teaching as their professions and care for education. His published works includes “This Al-Ula between Past and Present”.

Ibrahim ibn Abdullah ibn Saleh Nassif

He is one of the distinguished poets in Al-Ula. He used to compose poetry. He has many poems delivered in a number of official and social occasions. He has no printed poetry collection.

Sheikh Saleh ibn Ahmed ibn Abdul-Rahman ibn Saleh Al-Imam

He was one of first education officer in Al-Ula. His family is famous in Al-Ula throughout the time for holding a judicial position that is why alias “judge” has been attach to his name. He provided significant services to Al-Ula, the last of which was before his death i.e. the restoration of the old Friday Mosque in the Old Town (Deera) and the quest to re-establish the five prayers therein to restore its historical position. His published works includes “History of Al-Qura Valley and Al-Ula” and “Customs and Traditions”.

Sheikh Salem ibn Mohammed ibn Hussein Choekan

He was one of the pioneers of education in Al-Ula. He provided significant contributions to social work during his service in the city of Al-Ula. He is one of the first founders of Saudi Electricity Company. His published works includes “Al-Ula, Place of Civilizations and History” and “Phrases, Proverbs and Words said in Al-Ula Valley”.

Ibrahim ibn Abdullah ibn Saleh Nassif

He is one of the distinguished poets in Al-Ula. He used to compose classic poetry. He has many poems delivered in a number of official and social occasions. He has no poetry in print.

Dr. Abdullah ibn Mohammed ibn Saleh Nassif

He was one of the pioneers in Education and Specialists in the ancient archaeology of the Arab Peninsula. He had special interests in the ancient and modern history and heritage of Al-Ula. His published works include “Al-Ula between the Past and the Present”, “Western Travelers in the Arabian Peninsula”, “History and Architectural Art in Al-Ula” and “Agriculture System and Irrigation Canals”.

Salem ibn Mohammed Al-Haddad

He was nicknamed by local people in Al-Ula as Mr. Salem Al-Haddad because he had an extensive experience in the services of Al-Ula and development of education where he was acting as Director of Education before the Department of Education in the Governorate of Al-Ula has founded. He made concrete efforts in the care, recording and preservation of monuments before the establishment of the National Museum in Al-Ula. He served as Director of Abdul Rahman ibn Auf School. He composed many classic poems and considered as the first poet in Al-Ula.

Ibrahim ibn Saad Al-Hujairi

He was one of the earlier teachers who served education in Al-Ula. His published works include “Forefathers’ Life in Mountains Bride”.

Dr. Ibrahim Salman ibn Abdullah Al-Mahfouz

He is specialized in Geography. His published works include “Cansel Clan in Al-Ula”.

Dr. Mohammed ibn Khalis Al-Harbi

He is a specialist in Technology and Industrial Engineering.

He is one of the prominent people in the field of Industrial Engineering Science in Al-Ula and has a lot of literature regarding Al-Ula including “Journey to Al-Qura Valley”.

Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ansari

Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ansari has expertise about Al-Ula though he was not born in Al-Ula. He is one of those men who have provided great services in the area of specialized research and studies in Al-Ula and its monuments. He has many published works about Al-Ula and its monuments and commendable efforts in relation to awareness of the area and its relics. He wrote many articles that published in many specialized magazines and daily newspapers in Al-Ula and Madain Saleh.

Madain Saleh and Al-Ula may not be mention in any occasion without mentioning Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ansari. His published works include “Archaeological Sites and Images of Arab Civilization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”, “Al-Ula (Dedan)”, “Al-Hijr (Madain Saleh)”, “Al-Ula and Madain Saleh” and “Civilization of Two Cities”.

Dr. Hussein ibn Ali Abdul Hassan

He specialized in the monuments of Al-Ula and Madain Saleh. He is one of Al-Ula sons who have provided great services to the area. He is known for his calm and continuous work. He has a Ph.D. in the monuments of Ikmah area. His printed works in conjunction with Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ansari includes “Al-Ula and Madain Saleh, Civilization of Two Cities”, “Reading of Lehyan Writings from Ikmah Mountain in Al-Ula” and many other work on the history of Al-Ula and Madain Saleh.

Omar Ali Omar Al-Elwan

He is one of the social and media distinguished figures in Al-Ula. He composes verses and has significant contributions and concrete efforts in the services of Al-Ula Governorate. He held the position as Chairman of Al-Ula Sporting Club for four years where he made considerable efforts in the club development. He is one of the founders of the Tourism and Antiquities Committee in Al-Ula, which he is the chairperson. In addition, he is a creative photographer. He has four published works including “Branch of Dawhat Al-Ula” and “Paintings from Madain Saleh”. He owns an archive of photographs about Al-Ula Governorate containing more than one thousand pictures including natural landscapes, monuments and heritage, social and formal events.

Zin ibn Mo’aza ibn Saleh Al-Enezi

He is a historian specialized in the history of Al-Ula and Al-Qura Valley. He is a cultured man of broad access to places, geographical locations and historical events in the region. He is an expert about the ancestors of the tribes living in the region and their locations. His printed works include “Dictionary and History of Villages of Um Al-Qura Valley” and “Al-Hegeini at Urban and Bedouin People” in two volumes.

Salem ibn Mohamed Mateer Hamid

A distinguished popular poet composed many poems especially about love and sarcasm, but he does not have a collection of poetry in print.

Hamed ibn Mohammed Al-Sulaiman

He is a distinguished photographer and a specialist journalistic writer. He is interested in photography of landscapes, monuments and heritage in Al-Ula. He took part in several world specialized exhibitions in the field of photography. His works include “Brief Introduction of Al-Ula and Madain Saleh”.

Abdullah Ebeid Al-Enezi

He is a talented young poet. He has many published poetry collections including “Poets of Al-Qura Valley”, “Wounded Emotions” and “Poets from Enezi Tribe”.

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