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Asharq Al-Awsat
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Crown Prince Performs Funeral Prayer for Late Prince Mohammed bin Fahd
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Saudi Prime Minister, performed the funeral prayer for the late Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz after the Asr prayer on Wednesday at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh. Upon his arrival at the mosque, the Crown Prince was received by several princes. Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz was laid to rest at Al-Oud Cemetery in Riyadh.
Asharq Al-Awsat
29-01-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Passes Away, Key Figure in Eastern Saudi Development
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.
