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Salman of Saudi ArabiaKing of Saudi Arabia
Date of Birth: 31.12.1935
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Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Governor of Riyadh
- Other Positions
- Chairman of the Supreme Commission for the Development of Riyadh
- Honorary President of the King Salman Social Center
- Military Service
- Personal Life
- Sarah bint Faisal Al Subai-ai, the mother of Prince Saud.
- Health
Early Life and Education
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudwas born on December 31, 1935, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 25th son of King Abdulaziz ibn Saud. His mother was Hassa Al Sudairi. Along with six of his brothers, Salman formed the so-called "Sudairi Seven."
He received his early education at the Princes' School in Riyadh, which was established by Ibn Saud for his children. Salman studied both religion and modern subjects, memorizing the entire Quran by the age of ten.
Governor of Riyadh
In February 1963, Salman was appointed Governor of Riyadh Province. He held this position for 48 years, from 1963 to 2011. As governor, he oversaw Riyadh's transformation from a mid-sized city into a major metropolis, attracting tourism and investment to the country. He also cultivated geo-political and economic relations with the West.
Other Positions
Salman has also held numerous other significant positions in Saudi Arabia, including:
Chairman of the Supreme Commission for the Development of Riyadh
Chairman of the High Commission for the Development of DiriyahChairman of the Board of Trustees of King Fahd National Library
Chairman of the Board of Directors of King Abdulaziz House
Secretary-General of the King Abdulaziz Charitable Organization of Saudi Arabia
Honorary President of the King Salman Social Center
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Charitable Organization for Sciences at Prince Sultan University and Prince Salman Science Oasis
Honorary President of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Patients Society in Riyadh
Honorary President of the Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Abdul-Aziz bin Baz Charitable Organization
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Prince Salman Society for Providing Charitable Housing
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Charitable Society for the Families of Orphans in Riyadh
Military Service
Salman joined the Egyptian army as a volunteer during the 1956 Suez Crisis, in which Britain, France, and Israel launched a joint aggression against Egypt.
Personal Life
Salman has married three times:Sultana bint Turki Al Sudairi, who died in 2011. She was the mother of six of his children.
Sarah bint Faisal Al Subai-ai, the mother of Prince Saud.
Fahda bint Falah ibn Sultan Al Hithlain, the mother of six of his children, including Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the current crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
Health
In August 2010, Salman underwent back surgery in the United States. He has also experienced a stroke, and despite physical therapy, his left hand functions less effectively than his right. Analysts have speculated that he may suffer from dementia.
