Muhammad ibn Fahd

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Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud ( Arabic الأمير محمد بن فهد بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود) is the second son of King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud . He is one of the most prominent figures from the second generation of the Saudi royal family.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz was born in Riyadh and received his general education at the Capital Model Institute, which was founded by the once reigning King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal Al Saud 1360/1941 a. Was founded with the aim of teaching his children the Koran, Islamic theology, Arabic language and literature, and mathematics. Here, elite scholars were tasked with bringing up the royal children. Many prominent princes who were subsequently entrusted with important public offices and leading positions have graduated from this institute.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd continued his university education at the University of California, Santa Barbara , where he received a bachelor's degree in economics and political science. After graduating, he first worked in the private sector and later received a large number of public contracts.

He married HRH Princess Jawaher Bint Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz, and the marriage brought them six children: Prince Turki (1979), Prince Khaled (1984), Prince Abdul Aziz (1991), Princess Nouf (1975), Princess Noura (1981) and Princess Mashael (1988). (3)

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd has developed a great interest in various social and humanitarian engagements. He has launched numerous initiatives and programs that serve diverse sectors of the community and participate in humanitarian development inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among these initiatives are: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd's youth promotion program: In 2002 it was awarded the UN Award for Best Practices to Improve Living Environment in the Emirate of Dubai, and in 2007 it received the Sharjah Prize for Volunteer Work. Prince Mohammad has set up a foundation so that all of his programs and initiatives can be carried out under one administrative roof.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd also implemented the idea of ​​a private university with international standards in the Saudi Arabian Eastern Province and provided the university with all the support, supervision and supervision it needed to be successful. The residents of the Eastern Province call it Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University to honor the dedication and support of His Royal Highness. (3) (4)

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the government of the Eastern Province, its residents dedicated a book to the prince with the following title: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz: 25 Years of History of the Eastern Province (5). The book demonstrates the prince's vision for his province by combining his public duties with his innovative approach to supporting the government's plan for growth and development.

Childhood and early adolescence

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd is the second son of the late King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. He was born in Riyadh and lived there with his father, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, and his mother, the late Princess Al Anood Bent Abdul Aziz Bin Musaed Al Saud.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd attended the school of the Keeper of the Holy Places or King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz. This school is an extension of the school of the founding king or the late King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud. This exquisite education has enabled him to develop remarkable skills and abilities and has prepared him well for the highest level responsibilities that awaited him (5).

His father: the late King Fahd

The Guardian of the Holy Places, the late King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al Faisal Al Saud was born in Riyadh in 1921 and received his first education from respected scholars, with his father, King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, following his Education directly involved.

From childhood on, King Fahd was known for his insatiable thirst for knowledge and his strong sense of responsibility.

The late King Fahd ascended the throne in 1982. He has always been impressed by the way in which the founding King Abdul Aziz governed and was inspired by his philosophy regarding the formation of the state and society.

During the reign of the late King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, the kingdom achieved remarkable economic and social successes, which in turn had positive effects on living standards and living conditions in Saudi Arabia. His reign is also characterized by the proclamation of the constitution of Saudi Arabia and the Shūrā system, as well as by the organization of various provinces and their governorates. All of these systems were formed on the basis of Islamic law (Sharia) and they reflect the identity of the Saudi state, Saudi society and their customs.

His political wisdom allowed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to take a leading role in the Arab and Islamic world. Saudi politics has become known for its efficiency and realistic and problem-solving approach in all major Arab and Islamic affairs (6).

His family

His wife

Princess Jawaher Bent Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud

His sons

Prince Turki: Married to Princess Jawaher Bent Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Saud and has three daughters (Nouf, Louloua and Nourah)

• Prince Khaled
• Prince Abdul Aziz
• Princess Nouf is married to Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Mohammad Bin Saad Al Saud and has two sons (Fahd and Nayef)
• Princess Nourah is married to Prince Mohammad Bin Turki Bin Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud and has two daughters (Al Anoud, Fahda)
• Princess Mashael is married to Prince Sultan Bin Bandar Al Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and has three daughters (Reema, Sultana and Al Jawhara)

Education and Offices

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz received his elementary and high school education at Model Capital's Institute, and then began his bachelor's degree in economics and political science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Studying in the United States brought him very valuable experience that gave him international presence and acquaintance with the best practices in business and politics from a Western perspective. This has enabled him to enrich his practices in both the private and public sectors.

After graduating from the university, Prince Mohammad initially worked in the private sector, but he was soon offered various public offices. He was appointed Deputy Minister of the Interior and remained in that position until 1985 when he became Governor of the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Activities during His tenure as Governor of the Eastern Province

Prince Mohammad's earlier involvement in the private sector and his many years of experience in government offices merge into a unique competence that ensures that all public and private efforts are directed towards a common cause or for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Eastern Province.

To that end, Prince Mohammad has defined a clear vision for his style of governance since he was appointed Governor of the Eastern Province in 1985. This vision is mainly two-dimensional: he represents the first dimension in his role as governor, who ensures that state plans and development projects in the province are implemented; in the second dimension, the prince tries to motivate the whole community to work at all levels and through all those involved in the sustainable development of the province (5). This vision has three main pillars:

• The services and achievements of a successful governor go beyond the limits of official duties
• The most diverse areas of society complement each other as well as sustainable development
• The youth are the cornerstone and future of every nation
• Social development is possible through collective work and social responsibility
• Scientific research contributes to competent decision-making
• Women make up half of the population and this fact should be reflected in their role
• The Eastern Province as the capital for the industries on the Gulf
• Improving private schools helps improve public education

The successes of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, which he achieved during his tenure as Governor of the Eastern Province, also relate to various aspects of development in the region, including:

• The improvement of the infrastructure, mainly in the area of ​​road construction and power supply
• The development of industry, including the oil industries, basic industries and the establishment of industrial cities
• The modernization of the ports and the railroad
• Support for the retail and service industries
• Support for tourism and the leisure industry
• Health care support
• Agricultural support
• The development of education
• Supporting urban development

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd's Humanitarian Development Foundation

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz is committed to social issues, which is why he has founded several initiatives that deal with relevant problems and contribute to their solution.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd did not focus on just one aspect of humanitarian development. Rather, he had the whole field in view. He strove for humanitarian development by supporting science and innovation, while caring for people with special needs and those in need of society.

For this purpose he has developed programs that have helped these people to lead normal and comfortable lives because their livelihoods were now secure. In addition, this was just one achievement of many other implemented initiatives and programs. However, it was necessary to set up a comprehensive body whose aim would be to provide humanitarian services to the community. As a result, the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Foundation for Humanitarian Development was established. [7]

The aim of the foundation is to find innovative solutions to humanitarian problems. Your program intends to determine the nature of the respective problem and at the same time to define practical solutions and appropriate possibilities for their implementation in the target communities. The foundation supports humanitarian development inside and outside the Kingdom.

The foundation has a variety of programs and initiatives in different areas. These are:

Youth promotion program

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd has founded an initiative that reflects his commitment to youth issues: '' 'Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd for Youth Development' ''. The prince paid special attention to ensuring that the youth development program takes into account the needs of both genders and corresponds to current international trends. The program has developed into a place to which young people can turn to address their needs, but also their problems and everything that troubles them. With the support of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd, thousands of young people were able to participate in the program People are trained and employed, their talents developed and their innovations supported by the establishment of a variety of clubs and incubators. The program won the 2002 DUBAI / UN International Award FOR BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT for best practices to improve the living environment and the 2007 Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work for volunteering. [9] [10].

Inexpensive living space

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd launched his “Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Project for Affordable Housing” project for affordable housing by donating the land on which the houses were built. The aim of the project is to create shared apartments for the needy part of society and to improve their living conditions. [11]

Research and studies

Programm für Forschung und strategische Studien 

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd has a special vision for international cooperation, within the framework of which a common understanding of problems is developed, joint research and studies are carried out to identify the challenges and the possible solutions are defined. Thanks to the strong support of the IKH, the program for research and strategic studies "Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Research and Strategic Studies" was founded at the University of Central Florida in the United States of America. The program covers many important areas, including: cultural and academic exchanges, strategic research, and studies of common interest. The program is coordinated by Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University and the University of Central Florida and was officially founded in 2012. [12]

Endowed professorship

Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd supports endowed professorships at universities so that studies are undertaken that lead to efficient decisions for solving problems and improving performance. These are:

• Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Santa Barbara, California, endowed by King Abdulaziz.
• Professorship for studies of volunteer work at the Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, endowed by Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd [13] [14].
• Professorship donated by Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd to support youth initiatives at the Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh [15].
• Professorship for urban and regional research at the University of Dammam, Dammam [16], endowed by Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd.

Promotion of women

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd has launched a variety of initiatives to empower women and help them achieve their goals so that they can continue to serve their families and society.

The Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Foundation for Humanitarian Development has achieved a number of successes in the field of women’s advancement.

The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Fund for Women Development has successfully financed a large number of small projects initiated by women. [17]

The Princess Jawaher Mashael Al-Kheir Center , which qualifies young women for professional employment and prepares them for the demands of life.

The Foundation for Support of Working Women “Princess Nouf Bint Mohammad Fund for the Support of Employed Women”, whose aim is to provide psychological and moral support to working women by preparing them for suitable jobs in accordance with the conditions at the place of work as well as professionally and intellectually. [19].

Program for the advancement of girls and young women “Mahara Program for Qualifying Girls”. The program is aimed at training and enables young women, thanks to acquired computer skills and knowledge of the English language, to obtain a job linked to competency in information technology in the workplace.

The women's department of the “Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Youth Development” offers various services that are dedicated to the advancement and qualification of young women and girls in order to prepare them for the demands of life.

Caring for people with special needs

• Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz for the Visually Impaired

In his efforts to assist the visually impaired, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd has observed that the visually impaired, despite their remarkable potential and in many cases despite their great intellectual abilities, are subjected to adverse conditions.

As a result, IKH launched an initiative to found a higher education institution for people with this disability. It is called “Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz College for the Visually Impaired”. The aim of the college is to create an ideal environment for people with visual impairment, in which they can cope with the difficulties they face, integrate into society and learn to implement their ambitions in life. [20]

• Social Rehabilitation Committee

The committee aims at the rehabilitation and employment of those who need help and support to cope with the demands of life. The work of the committee is concerned with the rehabilitation of people suffering from problems such as addictions and with the follow-up support to facilitate the reintegration of these people into society. [21]

Business incubator for former prisoners, young people who have been released from rehabilitation centers and young people whose addictions have been treated.

Every year, many prisoners and young people are released from prisons and rehabilitation centers, including hospitals, where they have overcome their addictions. These young people are often unable to find their way back into society on their own and to start a new positive and productive life. Therefore, the foundation for humanitarian development “Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Fund for Humanitarian Development” has taken this part of the community into consideration, provided him with help with reintegration into the community, as well as enabled him to consciously use his own abilities to realize his own ambitions .

The start-up center was set up to provide all the necessary help to build bridges. The help is mainly understood as training and employment, but also as support when starting small projects. This is especially useful for those who want to set up small businesses. In this case, financial, but also administrative and technical support is offered for the small projects so that they do not fail before they have had the opportunity to be successfully implemented and grow. [22]

• Roya Club

The club supports the presence of the visually impaired in the community and their participation in effective service to the country.

Humanitarian projects

• SHIFAA Fund

The Humanitarian Development Foundation “Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Fund for Humanitarian Development” established the SHIFAA Fund, which operates nationwide across the UK. The basis of its work is the mission in various areas of humanitarian development and the implementation of its goals. The Foundation aims to provide help with disease management and medical equipment for patients and people with special needs to sick people who have difficulty finding appropriate changes to their treatment. An annual budget is made available to the foundation.

• Project to improve housing for poor households

The homes of poor households are being improved so that they can live in comfortable and humane surroundings.

• Project for the holistic care and support of poor families

The project works for poor families and provides support for all of their members so that they can realize their ambitions.

Prizes

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd has announced a number of prizes to support innovation and excellence in various areas. These are:

• Prize for charity work "Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Prize for the Service of Charity Works"

The award aims to promote charity work as well as support related research in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [24] [25]

• Award for best charity performance in Arab countries "Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd for Best Charity Performance in Arab Countries"

The Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Foundation for Humanitarian Development awards the prize in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Administrative Development, which is part of the Arab League. [26] The aim of the award is to ensure that the opportunities offered by charitable and humanitarian societies in the Arab world are used efficiently. This achieves the best performance, but also enables a differentiation between these institutions and societies. This is to be achieved through certain criteria of the award, which the institutions and societies have to fulfill in order to qualify for the application for the award.

In addition, the purpose of the award is to increase the quality of charities in the Arab world, striving to improve institutional performance and to implement best innovative practices that serve the continuous improvement of humanitarian services to end users by promoting and promoting fair competition Institutions that are recognized according to scientifically based criteria are valued.

• Award for excellent state performance "Mohammad Bin Fahd Prize for Excellence in Governmental Performance" . [27]

The award aims to provide better services to the beneficiaries of government organizations in the Eastern Province through efficient and creative leadership. It should be based on a preliminary planning, thanks to which the goals are better achieved, the development of resources and processes is promoted, the processing procedure is simplified and the information technologies are used to achieve outstanding performance.

• Prize for Scientific Excellence “Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Prize for Scientific Excellence” . [28]

The award aims to encourage students to excel in all fields and levels. At the same time, the prize motivates students to stand up for fair competition and to spread the spirit of honest competition in all educational institutions.

• Prize for Da'wah and Mosque Work “Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Award for Da'wah and Mosques Services” . [29]

The award promotes the role of Da'wah and mosques in spreading virtues and positive values, supports all efforts to prevent misconceptions and behavior in society, and promotes social interaction with Da'wah and mosques.

• Award for the employment of the disabled "Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz for the Recruitment of the Disabled" . [30]

The purpose of the award is to encourage private companies to train people with special needs and to create job opportunities for them.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz launched the idea of ​​a university by outlining the vision of a first-class academic institution with an outstanding level of education and the latest technologies. He created the first conditions for it by donating the land on which it was to be built - in Half Moon Bay, in the city of al-Chubar in the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, thanks to his donation, the largest faculty at the university, or the engineering faculty, was established. SKH wanted the university to be a Saudi Arabian university with international standards and meet the needs of modern times, while also delivering excellent education that its students can be satisfied with.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd supported the establishment of the university from the initial idea to its implementation and granted his support, but also instructions, until teaching could begin in 2006. SKH continues to monitor the progress of the university and issue its instructions as the chair of the university's board of trustees. [28]

Individual evidence

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