Faisal bin Khalid Al Saud (born 1973)

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Not to be confused with Faisal bin Khalid Al Saud (born 1954).

Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud
4th Governor of the Northern Borders
In office
22 April 2017 – present
Appointed byKing Salman
MonarchSalman
Preceded byMishal bin Abdullah
Personal details
Born (1973-07-10) 10 July 1973 (age 52)
Taif, Saudi Arabia
Spouses
  • Princess Mudawi
  • Princess Sara (m. 2013)
Children
  • Princess Deem
  • Princess Lulwa
  • Prince Khalid
  • Princess Lin
  • Princess Nouf
  • Prince Sultan
Parents
Alma materKing Saud University, University of Massachusetts

Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud (Arabic: فيصل بن خالد بن سلطان آل سعود) is a Saudi Arabian royal and politician. He has served as the 4th Governor of the Northern Borders Province since 22 April 2017.[1] Faisal is the son of former Deputy Defense Minister Khalid bin Sultan and the grandson of former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Sultan bin Abdulaziz.

Early life and education

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Faisal was born to Khalid bin Sultan, former deputy minister of defense, and Lulwa bint Fahd, a daughter of King Fahd, who passed away in April 2022.[2] He is also the grandson of Crown Prince Sultan.

Faisal earned a bachelor's degree in political science from King Saud University. He later attended Basic Underwater Demolition/US SEAL (BUD/S) training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, graduating with BUD/S class 189. He subsequently received a master's degree with honors in International Affairs from the University of Massachusetts in Boston, United States.

Career

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In 2006, Faisal was appointed as an advisor to the Crown Prince's Court.[3] Ten years later, in 2016, King Salman issued an order appointing him as an adviser at the Royal Court.[4] On 22 April 2017, King Salman appointed him as the governor of the Northern Borders Province with the rank of minister.[5] He succeeded Mishal bin Abdullah in the position.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Saudi Royal decree announces new appointments, restores benefits to government employees". Arab News. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Royal Court: Death of Princess Lolwah bint Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". SPA. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Saudi Arabia king shuffles government again". Gulf Today. 13 July 2015. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Saudi Arabia king shuffles government again". Gulf Today. 13 July 2015. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  5. ^ السيرة الذاتية لسمو الأمير فيصل بن خالد بن سلطان، وكالة الأنباء السعودية]
  6. ^ "Saudi King adopts royal decrees reshuffling senior-level posts". KUNA. Riyadh. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2021.