Former Eastern Province Emir Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Passes Away
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd, former Emir of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, dies at the age of 75. His legacy includes contributions to humanitarian causes and educational initiatives.
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd, the former Emir of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, has passed away at the age of 75. The Royal Court confirmed his death in a statement, with the funeral prayer set to take place after Asr prayer on Wednesday at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
Born in 1950 in Riyadh, Prince Mohammed was the second son of King Fahd.
He received his early education at the Capital Model Institute before earning a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
After graduation, he initially worked in the private sector, notably as a major stakeholder in the Al Bilad conglomerate.
In the early 1970s, Prince Mohammed shifted to public service, serving as assistant deputy minister of interior before being appointed as Emir of the Eastern Province in 1985, a role he held until his retirement in 2013.
Prince Mohammed was also known for his humanitarian work.
In 1999, he founded the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Foundation for Humanitarian Development, which has launched numerous initiatives aimed at addressing social challenges both in Saudi Arabia and globally.
His foundation established the SHIFAA fund, which supports medical treatment for those in need.
Additionally, he founded Prince Mohammed University in the Eastern Province, contributing to the development of higher education in the region.
In recognition of his public service, Prince Mohammed was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Central Florida in 2016.
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd’s legacy extends beyond his governmental roles, with a focus on humanitarian initiatives, youth development, and educational empowerment, earning recognition for his contributions both locally and internationally.
Born in 1950 in Riyadh, Prince Mohammed was the second son of King Fahd.
He received his early education at the Capital Model Institute before earning a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
After graduation, he initially worked in the private sector, notably as a major stakeholder in the Al Bilad conglomerate.
In the early 1970s, Prince Mohammed shifted to public service, serving as assistant deputy minister of interior before being appointed as Emir of the Eastern Province in 1985, a role he held until his retirement in 2013.
Prince Mohammed was also known for his humanitarian work.
In 1999, he founded the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Foundation for Humanitarian Development, which has launched numerous initiatives aimed at addressing social challenges both in Saudi Arabia and globally.
His foundation established the SHIFAA fund, which supports medical treatment for those in need.
Additionally, he founded Prince Mohammed University in the Eastern Province, contributing to the development of higher education in the region.
In recognition of his public service, Prince Mohammed was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Central Florida in 2016.
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd’s legacy extends beyond his governmental roles, with a focus on humanitarian initiatives, youth development, and educational empowerment, earning recognition for his contributions both locally and internationally.
