Ahmed bin Fahd Al Saud
| Ahmed bin Fahd Al Saud | |||||
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| Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province | |||||
| In office | April 2017– 12 December 2023 | ||||
| Successor | Saud bin Bandar Al Saud | ||||
| Monarch | King Salman | ||||
| Born | 9 September 1986 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Spouse |
Salma bint Badr bin Abdul Mohsen Al Saud
(m. 2014) | ||||
| Issue | Nouf bint Ahmed | ||||
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| House | Al Saud | ||||
| Father | Fahd bin Salman Al Saud | ||||
| Mother | Nouf bint Khaled bin Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud | ||||
| Alma mater | King Saud University | ||||
| Styles of Prince Ahmed | |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Ahmed bin Fahd Al Saud (Arabic: أحمد بن فهد بن سلمان بن عبد العزيز آل سعود; born 9 September 1986) is a member of Saudi royal family. He was the deputy governor of Eastern province of Saudi Arabia between 2017 and 2023.
Early life and education
[edit]Prince Ahmed was born on 9 September 1986.[1] His father is late Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; the eldest son of King Salman. His mother is Nouf bint Khalid ibn Abdullah who died on 20 July 2021.[2] Ahmed bin Fahd has one brother, Sultan, and two sisters, Sara and Reema.[3]
His mother's family controls Mawarid Holding, which owns OSN, one of the largest satellite television providers in the Middle East,[4] and American Express Middle East.[5]
Ahmed bin Fahd received his primary education at the Dhahran schools in the Eastern provinces. He attended Najd schools in Al Riyadh and then, Al Riyadh schools in 2003.[6] He earned a bachelor's degree in law from the King Saud University in 2007.[1][7] Also, he also undertook specialized courses in the fields of research, assets administration, brokerage and investment banking from the Jadwa Investment Corporation.
Career
[edit]In 2014 Ahmed in Fahd worked at the department of political affairs in the Saudi embassy in London.[1][8]
In April 2017, Prince Ahmed was appointed deputy governor of the Eastern Province, home to the world's largest onshore oil field.[9] Abqaiq, the world's largest oil processing plant, the Ghawar oilfield, and the kingdom's Shiite minority are all located in the Eastern Province.[10] His tenure as deputy governor of the Eastern province ended on 12 December 2023 when Prince Saud bin Bandar Al Saud was appointed to the post.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Ahmed bin Fahd is married to Salma bint Badr bin Abdul Mohsen Al Saud.[12] They married on 9 December 2014 and have a daughter, Nouf (born July 2019).
Ahmed bin Fahd has many charitable concerns and humanitarian contributions. He is a member of many charitable associations and organizations, including:
- Honorary member of the disabled kids association in Riyadh.
- A member in the development committee of the charitable organization for orphans care (Insan).
- He joined the board of directors of the charitable organization for orphans care (Insan) on (13 April 2013).
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Ahmed Fahd Salman". Dhownet. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Royal Court announces death of Princess Nouf bint Khalid bin Abdullah". Saudi Gazette. 20 July 2021. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Saudi royal wedding to bring welcome boost to local economy". SUR in English. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "OSN shareholders reject $3.2bn buyout offer from US private equity firm". The National. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "American Express Cardmembers can Enjoy the UAE Through Exclusive Offers". PR Newswire (Press release). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "جمعية خريجي مدارس الرياض". Archived from the original on 1 December 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "حديث صامت بين أمير الرياض وأصغر أنجاله تجلّت فيه مشاعر الأبوة". Okaz. 24 April 2007. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "الأمير أحمد بن فهد: سنواصل الجهود في "إنسان" للارتقاء بخدمة المستفيدين". Alsharq Alawsat.
- ^ "Leadership's trust in young generation". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "Saudi King Asks Saud bin Nayef to Run Oil-Rich Province". Bloomberg. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "King Salman issues royal decrees". Argaam. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "The annual reception of businesswomen honors the trends of empowering women and enhancing their role in the national economy". Asharqia Chamber. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2020.