Turki bin Salman Al Saud
| Turki bin Salman | |||||
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| Saudi Prince | |||||
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) Riyadh | ||||
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| House | House of Saud | ||||
| Father | Salman of Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Mother | Fahda bint Falah Al Hithalayn | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
Turki bin Salman Al Saud (born 1987 in Riyadh[1]) is a Saudi businessman and a member of the House of Saud and chairman of Tharawat Holding.[1] On 9 February 2013, he was appointed chairman of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG) and served in the post until 6 April 2014.[1]Prince Turki's term as chairman ended in April 2014 when he resigned from the post.[2]
Biography
Prince Turki is one of King Salman's sons.[3][4] Prince Turki's mother is Fahda bint Falah Al Hithalayn, who is the third spouse of King Salman.[3] He is full brother of Mohammad bin Salman,[3] defense minister and deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia.[5]
Prince Turki received a bachelor's degree in marketing from King Saud University.[6]
He was appointed chairman of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG).[1] He replaced his half-brother Faisal bin Salman.[6] Prince Turki's term as chairman ended in April 2014 when he resigned from the post.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Saudi Research and Marketing Group appoints new chairman". Al Arabiya. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Prince Turki bin Salman resigns as SRMG chairman". Arab News. Jeddah. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ a b c "Family Tree of Salman bin Abdulaziz bin Abdal Rahman Al Saud". Datarabia. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ "Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, Named Crown Prince". Hufftington Post. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ "Profile: Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". Al Jazeera. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Prince Turki bin Salman New SRMG Chairman". Asharq Alawsat. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2013.