Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Passes Away, Key Figure in Eastern Saudi Development

Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Passes Away, Key Figure in Eastern Saudi Development

Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court announced on Tuesday the passing of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, the second son of the late King Fahd bin Abdulaziz. His mother was Princess Al-Anoud bint Abdulaziz bin Musaed Al Saud.

Prince Mohammed, the fourth governor of the Eastern Province, oversaw a period of significant development in the region, coinciding with the country’s economic boom.

Born in 1950 in Riyadh, he received his early education at the Model Capital Institute before earning a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His government career began as assistant deputy interior minister before his appointment as Eastern Province governor in 1985.

Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, home to the kingdom’s oil, gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries, witnessed extensive development under Prince Mohammed bin Fahd’s tenure. The region saw major advancements in industrial and tourism sectors, infrastructure, and essential services.

Key projects included the expansion of export hubs into some of the Gulf’s largest ports, major road and electricity initiatives, and the establishment of industrial cities. The province also experienced significant urban growth and an expansion of healthcare services.

Prince Mohammed bin Fahd launched numerous initiatives to promote social development, with a focus on youth empowerment and women's advancement. His Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Program for Youth Development received the Dubai-United Nations International Award for Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment in 2002 and the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work in 2007.

He also established several awards to foster excellence and innovation, including the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Award for Distinguished Government Performance and the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Award for Academic Excellence. Additionally, he founded Prince Mohammed bin Fahd University, a higher education institution known for its advanced teaching methods and modern technology.

 

 



Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israeli Attacks in Phone Call with Iranian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israeli Attacks in Phone Call with Iranian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, offered on Saturday his condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the victims of the Israeli attacks on Iran.

In a telephone call, he also expressed his condolences to the Iranian people and relatives of the victims.

He reiterated the Kingdom’s condemnation of these attacks, which undermine the sovereignty and security of Iran and are a violation of international laws and norms.

Crown Prince Mohammed stressed that these attacks have disrupted ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis and have hindered efforts to de-escalate and reach diplomatic solutions.

He emphasized the Kingdom’s rejection of the use of force to resolve disputes, advocating for dialogue as the fundamental principle for resolving differences.

For his part, Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for his sincere sentiments toward Iran and its people, appreciating the Kingdom’s stance in rejecting and condemning the Israeli aggression.

He also extended his thanks and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for providing for the needs of Iranian pilgrims and facilitating services for them until their safe return home.