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==Early life==
==Early life==
Prince Mohammad is the son of [[Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud|Crown Prince Salman]] and his third spouse Fahda bint Falah bin Sultan Al Hithalayn.<ref name=famsal>{{cite web|title=Family Tree of Salman bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud|url=http://www.datarabia.com/royals/famtree.do?id=176822|publisher=Datarabia|accessdate=2 March 2013}}</ref> He is the full brother of [[Turki bin Salman Al Saud|Turki bin Salman]], chairman of [[Saudi Research and Marketing Group|the Saudi Research and Marketing Group]].<ref name=famsal/>


==Career==
'''Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud''' (Arabic: الأمير محمد بن سلمان بن عبد العزيز آل سعود Mohammed Salmān bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ʾĀl Saʿūd) is a State Minister, member of the council of ministers and Head of the Crown Prince Court in Saudi Arabia <ref>http://saudibiznews.com/business/item/1290-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-bin-abdulaziz-as-president-of-crown-prince-court</ref> and private advisor to the Crown Prince.
Prince Mohammad was the special advisor of Prince Salman when the latter was the governor of [[Riyadh Province|the Riyadh province]].<ref name=ame31oct>{{cite news|title=HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to inaugurate Cityscape Riyadh 2011|url=http://www.ameinfo.com/279859.html|accessdate=2 March 2013|newspaper=AMEinfo|date=31 October 2011}}</ref> Then he served as private advisor at the ministry of defense after the appointment of Prince Salman as defense minister in November 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Sultan arrives to Bahrain to attend Bahrain Grand Prix|url=http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/505092|accessdate=23 April 2012|work=Bahrain News Agency|date=22 April 2012}}</ref> He also acted as special advisor to him after his appointment as crown prince in June 2012.<ref name=sgaz24jan>{{cite news|title=Crown Prince Salman arrives in Jeddah|url=http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20121024140724|accessdate=2 March 2013|newspaper=Saudi Gazette|date=24 October 2013}}</ref> Prince Mohammad was appointed head of the Crown Prince Court and special adviser to the crown prince at the rank of minister on 2 March 2013, replacing [[Saud bin Nayef]], who was appointed governor of [[Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia|the Eastern province]].<ref name=sgaz3mar>{{cite news|title=Leadership’s trust in me is my motivation – Muhammad|url=http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130303155193|accessdate=2 March 2013|newspaper=Saudi Gazette|date=3 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=sbn>{{cite news|title=Prince Mohammad appointed president of crown prince court|url=http://saudibiznews.com/business/item/1290-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-bin-abdulaziz-as-president-of-crown-prince-court|accessdate=2 March 2013|work=Saudi Business News|date=2 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=ash3mar>{{cite news|title=Prince Mohammed bin Salman appointed Special Advisor to Crown Prince|url=http://www.aawsat.net/2013/03/article55294575|accessdate=12 April 2013|newspaper=Asharq Alawsat|date=3 March 2013}}</ref> Mohammad bin Salman often accompanies Prince Salman on trips.<ref name=gsn2012>{{cite journal|title=Al Saud move with speed to reconfigure top team after Nayef’s death|journal=Gulf States Newsletter|date=21 June 2012|volume=36|issue=926|url=http://www.gsn-online.com/sites/default/files/GSN%20926.pdf|accessdate=17 July 2013}}</ref> He is also the chairman of Prince Salman Youth Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crown Prince Salman highlights Kingdom's security, stability|url=http://www.alriyadh.gov.sa/en/news/Pages/news9363.aspx|publisher=Riyadh Municipality|accessdate=2 March 2013|date=1 October 2012}}</ref>

==Family and Personal Life==

He is the son of Crown Prince [[Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] and his mother is Princess Fahda bin Sultan Al Hithalayn, who is directly descended from Sheikh Rakan Bin Hithalayn of the [[Ajman tribe]].

He married in 2008 to Princess Sara bint Mashour bin Abdulaziz al Saud and together they have three children:

* Salman bin Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
* Fahdah bint Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
* Noura bint Mohammed bin Salman bin Adbulaziz

== Early Life ==


Mohammed bin Salman received his education at Riyadh Schools where he ranked among the top ten students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia upon graduation. He was guided by an early introduction to Saudi culture, sociology and Islam through Crown Prince Salman’s residential [[majlis]] that saw public and political leaders converge and discuss social and cultural issues pertaining to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


In 2008 Mohammed bin Salman graduated from the College of Law and Political Science at King Saud University with a Bachelor of Arts in Law. He ranked #2 in his batch.

== Political and Business Career ==

Before pursuing a career in public service for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed earned commercial experience founding several businesses and investments.

Prince Mohammed began his political career as a consultant to the Experts Commission under the [[Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia]].

Prince Mohammed then became Head of Office for the private affairs of Prince Salman when the latter was Governor of the Riyadh province .<ref>http://www.alriyadh.com/2009/12/22/article483397.html</ref> During this time Prince Mohammad was Secretary General of the Riyadh Competitive Council.

He was also a special advisor to the Chairman of the Board for the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives

Prince Mohammed then became Supervisor of the Crown Prince Office when Prince Salman became Crown Prince

In March 2013, by Royal decree, Prince Mohammed was appointed as head of the Crown Prince Court with the rank of minister and remains a special advisor to Prince Salman.<ref>http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130303155193</ref>

By royal decree he was appointed a state minister and member of the council of ministers on the 25th of April 2014 <ref>http://www.arabnews.com/news/564521</ref>

Other positions:

* A member of the supreme executive committee of Dariaa Development.
* Advisor to the [http://www.boe.gov.sa/?lang=en Bureau of Experts at Council of Ministers]
* Special advisor to the board for managing the King Abdulaziz Palace
* Head of the financial committee for the Holy Quran Association in Riyadh

== Charity and Philanthropy ==

In 2011 Mohammed bin Salman established the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, otherwise known as [http://misk.org.sa/ MiSK], that enables the young Saudi individual to learn, develop & progress in the fields of business, literature, culture, science & technology, and sociology. Today Prince Mohammed continues to be involved as Chairman of its board.

Mohammed bin Salman is also Chairman of the Board of the [http://www.psyc.org.sa/ Prince Salman Youth Centre] <ref>http://www.salmanaward.com/english/?p=827</ref> which was established as an initiative from HRH Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, to strengthen the efforts of the Kingdom in its care and support of the youth.

Mohammed bin Salman's other positions in the third sector include:


* Vice president and head of the executive committee for the Prince Salman Charitable Housing Association which aims to provide housing for low income families
* Head of the financial committee for the Holy Quran Association in Riyadh
* Member of the higher board for Charitable Organizations in Riyadh
* Chairman of [http://www.riyadhschools.edu.sa/NewSite/Eindex.html Riyadh schools] (non-profit schools)
* Honorary Chairman of the [http://www.sma.org.sa/ Saudi Management’s Association]
* Honorary member of the [http://wiqayah.org.135.blankserver.com/ National Association for Drug Prevention]
* Honorary Chairman of the Crafted Hands Association
* He is a member of the higher board for Charitable Organizations in Riyadh


Previous Positions include:


* Member of the Board of Trustees for [http://www.albr.org/ Albir Society] in Riyadh region
* Board Member of the Bin Baz Foundation
* Co-Founder of the Bin Baz Foundation for Marriage and Family

== Cultural and Sporting Interests ==

Outside his charitable interests and political career, Mohammed bin Salman maintains a passion for Saudi legislation and Sharia law. He is also a qualified [[PADI]] diver.

== Awards ==

Forbes Middle East awarded Mohammed bin Salman , in his capacity as Chairman of the Prince Salman Youth Centre, Personality of the Year recognising his efforts to support the youth and communicate their successes to the world. <ref>http://www.arabnews.com/news/493951</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:22, 3 September 2014

Mohammad bin Salman
Head of Crown Prince Court
In office2 March 2013 – present
PredecessorSaud bin Nayef
MonarchKing Abdullah
SpouseSara bint Mashoor bin Abdullaziz Al Saud
Issue2
Names
Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
HouseHouse of Saud
FatherSalman bin Abdulaziz
MotherFahda bint Falah bin Sultan Al Hithalayn
ReligionIslam

Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud is the head of Crown Prince Court and a member of the House of Saud.

Early life

Prince Mohammad is the son of Crown Prince Salman and his third spouse Fahda bint Falah bin Sultan Al Hithalayn.[1] He is the full brother of Turki bin Salman, chairman of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group.[1]

Career

Prince Mohammad was the special advisor of Prince Salman when the latter was the governor of the Riyadh province.[2] Then he served as private advisor at the ministry of defense after the appointment of Prince Salman as defense minister in November 2011.[3] He also acted as special advisor to him after his appointment as crown prince in June 2012.[4] Prince Mohammad was appointed head of the Crown Prince Court and special adviser to the crown prince at the rank of minister on 2 March 2013, replacing Saud bin Nayef, who was appointed governor of the Eastern province.[5][6][7] Mohammad bin Salman often accompanies Prince Salman on trips.[8] He is also the chairman of Prince Salman Youth Center.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Family Tree of Salman bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud". Datarabia. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. ^ "HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to inaugurate Cityscape Riyadh 2011". AMEinfo. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Prince Sultan arrives to Bahrain to attend Bahrain Grand Prix". Bahrain News Agency. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Crown Prince Salman arrives in Jeddah". Saudi Gazette. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Leadership's trust in me is my motivation – Muhammad". Saudi Gazette. 3 March 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Prince Mohammad appointed president of crown prince court". Saudi Business News. 2 March 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  7. ^ "Prince Mohammed bin Salman appointed Special Advisor to Crown Prince". Asharq Alawsat. 3 March 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Al Saud move with speed to reconfigure top team after Nayef's death" (PDF). Gulf States Newsletter. 36 (926). 21 June 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  9. ^ "Crown Prince Salman highlights Kingdom's security, stability". Riyadh Municipality. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

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