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King Salman Arrives in Madinah, Visits Prophet's Mosque

King Salman in Prophet Mohammad's Mosque in Madinah city. SPA
King Salman in Prophet Mohammad's Mosque in Madinah city. SPA
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King Salman Arrives in Madinah, Visits Prophet's Mosque

King Salman in Prophet Mohammad's Mosque in Madinah city. SPA
King Salman in Prophet Mohammad's Mosque in Madinah city. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in Madinah on Thursday evening from Riyadh.

Prince of Madinah Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed the Saudi King upon his arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

King Salman was welcomed at the airport by Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Deputy Governor of Madinah Prince Saud bin Khalid bin Faisal, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Prince Fahd bin Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Ahmed bin Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

The Saudi King was also received by the Secretary of the Madinah Region, Eng. Mohammed al-Amri, the Undersecretary of the Emirate of the Region Wahib al-Sahli, the Commander of Madinah Region Major General Abdullah al-Qahtani, the Director of Police in Medina Region Major General Abdul Hadi al-Shahrani and a number of senior officials and residents of the region.

King Salman visited on Wednesday evening Prophet Mohammad’s Mosque where he performed his prayers.

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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)
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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.