Abdulaziz bin Fahd Al Saud facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abdulaziz bin Fahd Al Saud |
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| Born | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Spouse | Al Anoud bint Faisal bin Mishaal Al Saud | ||||
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| House | Al Saud | ||||
| Father | King Fahd | ||||
| Mother | Al Jawhara Al Ibrahim | ||||
| Alma mater | King Saud University | ||||
Abdulaziz bin Fahd Al Saud (Arabic: عبد العزيز بن فهد آل سعود) is a Saudi prince. He is a son of the former King Fahd and a grandson of Saudi Arabia's founder, King Abdulaziz.
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Early Life and Education
Prince Abdulaziz's mother, Al Jawhara bint Ibrahim Al Ibrahim, comes from a very wealthy family.
He studied administrative sciences at King Saud University and earned a bachelor's degree.
Working in Government
Prince Abdulaziz first became a minister in May 1998. This meant he was part of the government without a specific department.
In January 2000, when he was 28 years old, he became the head of the Office of the Council of Ministers. This office helps the King and other ministers make important decisions.
After his father, King Fahd, passed away, Prince Abdulaziz spent time living in Switzerland. However, he would still travel back to Saudi Arabia to attend important government meetings.
In June 2011, he decided to step down from his government roles. A royal announcement said he resigned from his positions as minister and member of the Council of Ministers because he wanted to.
Business Interests
Prince Abdulaziz had strong connections with a company called Saudi Oger. This company was started by Rafik Hariri, who was also a former prime minister of Lebanon. Saudi Oger grew into a very large company with help from King Fahd.
After Rafik Hariri passed away, his son, Saad Hariri, took over the company. Saad Hariri and Prince Abdulaziz are known to be good friends.
Prince Abdulaziz also owned half of the MBC Group, which is a big media company. His uncle, Waleed bin Ibrahim al Ibrahim, owned the other half. MBC Group runs many TV channels, including al Arabiya, which is a news channel. Prince Abdulaziz was involved in both the business side and the content of these channels.
He also owned many valuable properties in the United States and London. These properties included large office buildings and mansions. For example, he owned a mansion on London's Kensington Palace Gardens, which is known as "Billionaires' Row."
Important Connections
Prince Abdulaziz used to be very close to King Abdullah. Later, it seemed their relationship changed. He then became close to his uncle, the late Crown Prince Nayef.
His Fortune
Prince Abdulaziz received half of all the money made by the successful Middle East Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). He also owned many palaces and large properties around the world. These properties are worth a lot of money, over $2 billion. Some of them include:
- A large mansion in Kensington, London, which was offered for sale.
- A huge private complex in Riyadh with beautiful gardens. It even has copies of famous buildings like Alhambra. 24°38′45″N 46°38′36″E / 24.645808°N 46.643202°E
- A very big farm near Janadriya, outside Riyadh. This farm has large swimming pools, luxury tents, and its own water system. 25°08′18″N 46°47′33″E / 25.138224°N 46.79251°E
- Several palaces in Jeddah with private places for yachts. Each palace has many guest houses.
He also reportedly owned a unique house called "the Pyramid House" in Beverly Hills, California.
Personal Life
Prince Abdulaziz bin Fahd married Al Anoud bint Faisal Al Saud in December 2010. His wife is a granddaughter of two other important princes, Sultan bin Abdulaziz and Mishaal bin Abdulaziz.
He was also involved in camel racing in Saudi Arabia. His camels won a race at the Janadriyah festival in 2011.
The Prince owns several private jets, including a Boeing 777, a Boeing 737 Business Jet, and a Canadair Challenger. He uses these planes often for his travels.
Recent Events
In 2017, there was a major crackdown on corruption in Saudi Arabia. Prince Abdulaziz was among those who faced scrutiny during this time.
Where is He Now?
There were rumors about what happened to Prince Abdulaziz. However, the Saudi information ministry stated that he was "alive and well." In November 2018, a video was shared on social media by another prince, Nawaf bin Faisal, which showed that Abdulaziz bin Fahd was still alive.
