Jamal Khashoggi (1958-2018) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Journalist
Nationality	Saudi Arabian
Date of Birth	13/10/1958
Age	59 years (died on 02, Oct, 2018)
Birthplace	Medina, Saudi Arabia
Date of Death	02/10/2018

Latest News about Jamal Khashoggi

16/05/2026

A French investigating judge was assigned to examine the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi after a complaint by Trial International and Reporters Without Borders. The case centers on allegations against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman linked to the murder and disappearance of the journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

19/11/2025

Donald Trump publicly downplayed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s role in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, reviving debate around the 2018 assassination. The remarks prompted renewed attention to Khashoggi’s killing and his widow’s continuing search for his remains.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Jamal Ahmad Hamza Khashoggi
Known For	Critical reporting on the Saudi government Assassination by Saudi state agents in 2018 Columnist for The Washington Post Founder of 'Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)'

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Indiana State University, Indiana, USA
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Business Administration (1982)

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Hobbies	Reading Writing

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Fiancée	Hatice Cengiz (2018)

Family

Father	Ahmad Khashoggi (Businessman)
Mother	Esaaf al Dafterdar
Siblings	Riad Khashoggi Sahel Khashoggi Wajdi Khashoggi Samiha Khashoggi Sanah Khashoggi Salwa Khashoggi
Spouse	Rawia al-Tunisi (divorced) Alaa Nassif (2010 - 2017) Hanan Elatr Khashoggi (m. 2018)
Children	Salah Khashoggi Abdullah Khashoggi Noha Khashoggi Razan Jama Khashoggi

Career

Summary	Started his career as a regional manager for Tihama Bookstores in 1983. Worked for Saudi Arabia’s daily newspapers like Saudi Gazette and Okaz from 1985. Held editorial roles at various newspapers, including Al Madina and Arab News. Severely criticized extremism and distanced himself from Osama bin Laden after 9/11. Became a prominent political commentator for international news channels post 2010. Founded the organization 'Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)' for promoting democracy. Served as a columnist for The Washington Post from 2017 until his death.
Key Events	Dismissed from Al Watan in 2003 after publishing a controversial column. Launched satellite news channel Al-Arab in 2015, which was short-lived. Banned from publishing in Saudi Arabia by 2016 due to his views. Moved to the USA in 2017 to write for The Washington Post before his assassination. Assassinated on October 2, 2018, inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Summary

Started his career as a regional manager for Tihama Bookstores in 1983.
Worked for Saudi Arabia’s daily newspapers like Saudi Gazette and Okaz from 1985.
Held editorial roles at various newspapers, including Al Madina and Arab News.
Severely criticized extremism and distanced himself from Osama bin Laden after 9/11.
Became a prominent political commentator for international news channels post 2010.
Founded the organization 'Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)' for promoting democracy.
Served as a columnist for The Washington Post from 2017 until his death.

Key Events

Dismissed from Al Watan in 2003 after publishing a controversial column.
Launched satellite news channel Al-Arab in 2015, which was short-lived.
Banned from publishing in Saudi Arabia by 2016 due to his views.
Moved to the USA in 2017 to write for The Washington Post before his assassination.
Assassinated on October 2, 2018, inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/jkhashoggi/
Twitter	https://x.com/JKhashoggi

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Medina, Saudi Arabia and has a lineage of medical professionals.
2. His family has historical ties with the royal family dating back several generations.
3. Khashoggi was known for his strong views against extremism and support for democracy.
4. The circumstances of his death prompted international outrage and led to significant political discussions.
5. Turkish authorities captured audio recordings of his final moments inside the consulate.

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