Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud
Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud | |
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| Born | January 4, 1950 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Died | January 28, 2025 (aged 75) |
| Occupation(s) | Royal, politician, benefactor |
| Years active | 1970s–2013 |
| Known for | Governor of the Eastern Province (1985–2013), founder of Prince Mohammad University, founder of Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Foundation for Humanitarian Development |
Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud (; born 4 January 1950 – died 28 January 2025) was a prominent Saudi royal, political figure, and benefactor who governed the Eastern Province from 1985 until 2013. As a grandson of King Abdulaziz, he represented the second lineage within the House of Saud.
Early life and education
Muhammad bin Fahd was born in Riyadh on 4 January 1950 as the second son of King Fahd. He completed his early education at the Capital Model Institute before obtaining a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Career and philanthropy
During the early 1970s, Muhammad bin Fahd was engaged in private enterprise, holding significant shares in the Al Bilad group. He later moved into governmental roles, serving as assistant deputy minister of interior. In 1985, he was appointed as governor of the Eastern Province, a role he maintained until 2013.
In 1999, he established the Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Foundation for Humanitarian Development, which initiated several charitable projects including the SHIFAA fund aimed at facilitating access to medical care. Additionally, he founded Prince Mohammad University in the Eastern Province to enhance educational opportunities at the tertiary level.
In recognition of his public service efforts, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Central Florida in 2016.
Personal life and death
He was married to Jawaher bint Nayef bin Abdulaziz, with whom he had six children: Prince Turki (born 1979), Prince Khaled (born 1984), Prince Abdulaziz (born 1991), Princess Nouf (born 1975), Princess Noura (born 1981), and Princess Mashael (born 1988).
Muhammad bin Fahd passed away on 28 January 2025 at the age of 75.