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King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him.

One of the leading Arab personalities that have political influence, wisdom and piercing thought. He was born in Riyadh in 1906 and died there in 1975.

His life in brief

  • Born in Riyadh in 1906.
  • Received his Political Sciences in the UK and France at an early age.
  • He was appointed Chairman of the Shura Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister during the reign of his late father, King Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
  • He was appointed crown prince in the reign of his brother, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud.
  • Became king in 1964.

His contributions to the development and modernization of the Kingdom of Good.

Years of the reign of King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz, were full of political and economic achievements:

  • In the economic field the privileges of Petroleum Investments have been allocated for national companies.
  • In the agricultural field he supported the improvement of agricultural methods, as well as the development of livestock and the fight against desertification.
  • Establishment of seaports and airports in (Jeddah, Yanbu, Jazan).
  • Allocation of specialized international hospitals as Faisal Specialist hospital.
  • He paid great interest for the Arab and Islamic issues as well as global issues.
  • He died in Riyadh in 1975, may God have mercy on him.
King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman