Muhammed Taib

Muhammed Saeed Taib (Arabic: محمد سعيد طيب‎, Muḥammad Sa‘eed Ṭayib) (born 1939) is a Saudi Arabian political activist, lawyer, writer, and one of the most prominent liberals in the country.[1] He is best known for his book Prince and Intellectuals (مثقفون وأمير: الشورى وسياسة الباب المفتوح) where he stated his liberal views on the political reforms of Saudi Arabia. The book was published in 1992 and was banned in Saudi Arabia. Taib has recently participated in the Saudi Arabian National Debate (الحوار الوطني).

Muhammed S. Taib
Born1939 (age 81–82)
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
NationalitySaudi Arabian
OccupationActivist

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References
  1. Mohammed Almezel (March 17, 2004). "Professors among leading reformists held". Gulfnews.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2006.


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