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Early life and education

Prince Faisal was born in 1945.[1] He is the eldest son of Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz. His mother is Wasmiyah bint Abdul Rahman Al Mu'ammar.[2] Prince Faisal obtained a bachelor of arts degree in history at King Saud University in 1969.[1][3]

Career

Faisal bin Bandar is a former military officer.[4] In 1970, he served as the director of the organization and administration department of the Ministry of Defense.[3] He began to serve as the director of the training department of the Ministry of Communication in 1974.[3] Then he appointed assistant deputy governor of Asir Province in 1978 which he held until 1981.[3] He was named as deputy governor of the same province in May 1981.[3][4] He was the governor of Al-Qassim Province from May 1992[3][5] to 29 January 2015 when he was named as the governor of Riyadh Province.[6] He replaced Turki bin Abdullah as governor of Riyadh Province.[6] Faisal bin Mishaal Al Saud became the governor of Al Qassim Province on the same date.[6]

On 20 April 2016 he was heading the delegation welcoming USA president Barack Obama to Riyadh.[citation needed]

Alliances

Prince Faisal was considered close to King Abdullah.[7]

Other positions

Faisal bin Bandar is a member of the Allegiance Council since its formation in 2007.[8]

Personal life

Faisal bin Bandar is married to Noura bint Muhammad bin Saud bin Abdul Rahman[9] and has four children: Mohammad, Bandar, Sara and Mishail.[2] His son Mohammad is a military officer and a jet pilot at the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).[10] Another son, Bandar, was appointed assistant chief of General Intelligence in June 2017.[11]

On 8 April 2020 The New York Times reported that Faisal bin Bandar was in intensive care with COVID-19 complications.[12]

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