Early Life and Education
Muhammad bin Fahd was born in Riyadh in January 1950. His mother, Alanoud bint Abdulaziz bin Musaid, is from Al Jiluwi branch whose members intermarried with the Al Saud. Alanoud bint Abdulaziz was sister of Moneera, who was the spouse of late Prince Sultan and she was also cousin of King Khalid and Prince Muhammed.
His mother, Alanoud bint Abdulaziz, died of kidney failure in March 1999 after a long period of treatment in Los Angeles at the age of 76. Muhammad is the eldest surviving son of King Fahd. His full brothers are Faisal bin Fahd, Saud bin Fahd, Khaled bin Fahd and Sultan bin Fahd. He was mentored by his uncles, late Prince Nayef and Prince Ahmed
Prince Muhammad went to Al Asimah elite school in Riyadh. Then, he attended the University of California at Santa Barbara. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science. Mohammed bin Fahd began his career as Acting Governor of the Eastern Province. Then, in early 1984, he became Assistant Minister of Interior.
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