Overview
Fahd bin Turki Al Saud (born August 1959) is a Saudi Arabian prince and military officer who served as the commander of the Saudi-led coalition joint forces operating in Yemen. He was relieved from his position and forced into retirement upon a royal decree issued on 31 August 2020. In June 2021, he was said to have been sentenced to death over an alleged coup attempt.
Early life and education
Prince Fahd was born in August 1959. He is the son of Prince Turki II bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Noura bint Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman, a daughter of his grandfather Ibn Saud's half-brother, Abdullah. Prince Fahd's full-brothers are Prince Khalid (born December 1957), Prince Faisal (born January 1965) and Prince Sultan (born May 1968).
Prince Fahd completed the U.S. Army Field Artillery School in 1984. He also has a master's degree in international business administration from the U.S. International University.
Career
Prince Fahd joined the Saudi military in 1983. He first led paratroops and then special forces. Later he became deputy commander of ground forces and led the joint special operations, including Decisive Storm and Restoring Hope. Until the death of Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz who was the defense minister Prince Fahd allied with him.
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