Princess Adila bint Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is a very influential member of the Saudi Royal Family. She is one the kingdom's few princesses who could influence the political development of Saudi Arabia in women-related areas such as education, employment and health. Adila bint Abdullah is one of the few Saudi princesses with a semi-public role. She acted as the public face of her father, King Abdullah. She is a known advocate of women's right to drive, women’s health awareness and their legal rights. She spoke out against domestic violence and supported women's groups and organizations. Princess Adila is the patron of many charitable foundations: she is the chair of the National Home Health Care Foundation; the president of the consultative committee of the National Museum; president of the Sanad Children's Cancer Support Society; and the deputy chair of the National Family Safety Program. Princess Adila also supported the business women of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She was also patron of "Saudi Women’s Forum", a women's conference in Jeddah in 2007. She leads the Saudi Society for Preservation of Heritage. Adela has spoken out in favor of introducing sports at girls schools. She has been active with the Gulf Business Women’s Committee. Additionally, she has intervened in cases of disowned girls.