Turki bin Faisal Al Saud (Arabic:تركي الفيصل) (born 15 February 1945), known also as Turki al-Faisal, is a member of the House of Saud, the Saudi Arabiaroyal family. He is one of the founders of the King Faisal Foundation and serves as chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.
From 1977 to 2001, Prince Turki was the director general of Al Mukhabarat Al A'amah, Saudi Arabia's intelligence agency, resigning the position on 1 September 2001, some ten days before the September 11 attacks in which 14 Saudi nationals hijacked commercial American airliners. Prince Turki subsequently served as ambassador to the Court of St. James's and the United States.
Full Interview: Prince Turki Al-Faisal on 9/11, Afghanistan and America’s role in the Middle East
HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal on 9/11, Afghanistan and America’s role in the Middle East
The former diplomat and intelligence chief opens up to CNBC’s Hadley Gamble about his time in Afghanistan, America’s role in the region and what he believes are the greatest challenges for the Middle East.
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Luncheon Keynote Remarks w/ HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud
32nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Organized by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
November 13, 2024
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
Learn more: https://ncusar.org/auspc/2024
Introduction:
Mr. H. Delano Roosevelt
President and CEO
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Keynote Speaker:
His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud
Chairman King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
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Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region. Learn more at https://ncusar.org.
published: 19 Nov 2024
Prince Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud: The American Withdrawal From Afghanistan ‘Was Inevitable’
Prince Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud, former Saudi intelligence chief, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he considered “inevitable,” Saudi Arabia’s adversarial relationship with Iran. Andrea presses Prince Turki Al Faisal on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, as he denies the CIA’s conclusion that the crown prince was responsible.
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published: 17 Nov 2021
Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal on why moderate opposition groups in Syria no longer exist
The Saudi prince tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell why he thinks groups like ISIS formed in Syria.
published: 26 Sep 2014
Prince Turki Al Faisal Remarks - Prince Turki Al Faisal
Prince Turki Al Faisal delivers remarks at the 2012 CGI Annual Meeting.
published: 15 Oct 2012
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki Al-Faisal Slams US And Allies For Inaction On Gaza
In an exclusive interview with Hadley Gamble on Al Arabiya News, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki Al-Faisal rebukes the international response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza and calls for punitive measures against Israel, criticizing the US and global community for their diplomatic responses following the escalated military actions after October 7th.
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A Conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud
On November 9th, IPI hosted a Global Leaders Series event featuring HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, who provided his views on Saudi Arabia’s vision and the way forward in these challenging times.
published: 14 Nov 2018
A Conversation with HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia
As part of Princeton SPIA’s ongoing “Crisis in the Middle East” series, HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal participates in a virtual discussion to provide his perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict and other critical issues.
published: 08 May 2024
Lebanon's political structure needs to be changed: Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal | Capital Connection
What happens in Lebanon affects everyone in the region, Saudi Arabian Prince Turki Al-Faisal told CNBC's Hadley Gamble at the Munich Security Conference.
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Prince Turki al-Faisal on Saudi-US relations
Prince Turki al-Faisal has said that Saudi Arabia plays an important role in achieving peace and prosperity by working with the US and other allies to end conflicts all over the Middle East. He reiterated the importance of Saudi-US ties and warned against misinformation campaign spread by countries that “should not pose as champions of free speech”.
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HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal on 9/11, Afghanistan and America’s role in the Middle East
The former diplomat and intelligence chief opens up to CNBC’s Hadley Gamb...
HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal on 9/11, Afghanistan and America’s role in the Middle East
The former diplomat and intelligence chief opens up to CNBC’s Hadley Gamble about his time in Afghanistan, America’s role in the region and what he believes are the greatest challenges for the Middle East.
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32nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Organized by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
November 13, 2024
Ronald Reagan Building and Internation...
32nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Organized by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
November 13, 2024
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
Learn more: https://ncusar.org/auspc/2024
Introduction:
Mr. H. Delano Roosevelt
President and CEO
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Keynote Speaker:
His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud
Chairman King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
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Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region. Learn more at https://ncusar.org.
32nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Organized by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
November 13, 2024
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
Learn more: https://ncusar.org/auspc/2024
Introduction:
Mr. H. Delano Roosevelt
President and CEO
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Keynote Speaker:
His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud
Chairman King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
/// - /// - ///
Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region. Learn more at https://ncusar.org.
Prince Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud, former Saudi intelligence chief, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he consid...
Prince Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud, former Saudi intelligence chief, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he considered “inevitable,” Saudi Arabia’s adversarial relationship with Iran. Andrea presses Prince Turki Al Faisal on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, as he denies the CIA’s conclusion that the crown prince was responsible.
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Prince Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud, former Saudi intelligence chief, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he considered “inevitable,” Saudi Arabia’s adversarial relationship with Iran. Andrea presses Prince Turki Al Faisal on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, as he denies the CIA’s conclusion that the crown prince was responsible.
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In an exclusive interview with Hadley Gamble on Al Arabiya News, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki Al-Faisal rebukes the international response to the ongoing crisis ...
In an exclusive interview with Hadley Gamble on Al Arabiya News, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki Al-Faisal rebukes the international response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza and calls for punitive measures against Israel, criticizing the US and global community for their diplomatic responses following the escalated military actions after October 7th.
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In an exclusive interview with Hadley Gamble on Al Arabiya News, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki Al-Faisal rebukes the international response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza and calls for punitive measures against Israel, criticizing the US and global community for their diplomatic responses following the escalated military actions after October 7th.
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On November 9th, IPI hosted a Global Leaders Series event featuring HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Isl...
On November 9th, IPI hosted a Global Leaders Series event featuring HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, who provided his views on Saudi Arabia’s vision and the way forward in these challenging times.
On November 9th, IPI hosted a Global Leaders Series event featuring HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, who provided his views on Saudi Arabia’s vision and the way forward in these challenging times.
As part of Princeton SPIA’s ongoing “Crisis in the Middle East” series, HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal participates in a virtual discussion to provide his perspecti...
As part of Princeton SPIA’s ongoing “Crisis in the Middle East” series, HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal participates in a virtual discussion to provide his perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict and other critical issues.
As part of Princeton SPIA’s ongoing “Crisis in the Middle East” series, HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal participates in a virtual discussion to provide his perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict and other critical issues.
What happens in Lebanon affects everyone in the region, Saudi Arabian Prince Turki Al-Faisal told CNBC's Hadley Gamble at the Munich Security Conference.
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What happens in Lebanon affects everyone in the region, Saudi Arabian Prince Turki Al-Faisal told CNBC's Hadley Gamble at the Munich Security Conference.
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Prince Turki al-Faisal has said that Saudi Arabia plays an important role in achieving peace and prosperity by working with the US and other allies to end confl...
Prince Turki al-Faisal has said that Saudi Arabia plays an important role in achieving peace and prosperity by working with the US and other allies to end conflicts all over the Middle East. He reiterated the importance of Saudi-US ties and warned against misinformation campaign spread by countries that “should not pose as champions of free speech”.
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Prince Turki al-Faisal has said that Saudi Arabia plays an important role in achieving peace and prosperity by working with the US and other allies to end conflicts all over the Middle East. He reiterated the importance of Saudi-US ties and warned against misinformation campaign spread by countries that “should not pose as champions of free speech”.
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HRH Prince Turki al-Faisal on 9/11, Afghanistan and America’s role in the Middle East
The former diplomat and intelligence chief opens up to CNBC’s Hadley Gamble about his time in Afghanistan, America’s role in the region and what he believes are the greatest challenges for the Middle East.
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32nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Organized by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
November 13, 2024
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
Learn more: https://ncusar.org/auspc/2024
Introduction:
Mr. H. Delano Roosevelt
President and CEO
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Keynote Speaker:
His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud
Chairman King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
/// - /// - ///
Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region. Learn more at https://ncusar.org.
Prince Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud, former Saudi intelligence chief, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he considered “inevitable,” Saudi Arabia’s adversarial relationship with Iran. Andrea presses Prince Turki Al Faisal on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, as he denies the CIA’s conclusion that the crown prince was responsible.
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In an exclusive interview with Hadley Gamble on Al Arabiya News, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki Al-Faisal rebukes the international response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza and calls for punitive measures against Israel, criticizing the US and global community for their diplomatic responses following the escalated military actions after October 7th.
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On November 9th, IPI hosted a Global Leaders Series event featuring HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, who provided his views on Saudi Arabia’s vision and the way forward in these challenging times.
As part of Princeton SPIA’s ongoing “Crisis in the Middle East” series, HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal participates in a virtual discussion to provide his perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict and other critical issues.
What happens in Lebanon affects everyone in the region, Saudi Arabian Prince Turki Al-Faisal told CNBC's Hadley Gamble at the Munich Security Conference.
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Prince Turki al-Faisal has said that Saudi Arabia plays an important role in achieving peace and prosperity by working with the US and other allies to end conflicts all over the Middle East. He reiterated the importance of Saudi-US ties and warned against misinformation campaign spread by countries that “should not pose as champions of free speech”.
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Turki bin Faisal Al Saud (Arabic:تركي الفيصل) (born 15 February 1945), known also as Turki al-Faisal, is a member of the House of Saud, the Saudi Arabiaroyal family. He is one of the founders of the King Faisal Foundation and serves as chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.
From 1977 to 2001, Prince Turki was the director general of Al Mukhabarat Al A'amah, Saudi Arabia's intelligence agency, resigning the position on 1 September 2001, some ten days before the September 11 attacks in which 14 Saudi nationals hijacked commercial American airliners. Prince Turki subsequently served as ambassador to the Court of St. James's and the United States.
The initial messaging had been that alcohol would be on sale in select areas ... In 2022, Saudi Arabia's sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal told Sky News when asked about whether the restrictions would be lifted for the World Cup ... ....
“This is a historic moment for Saudi Arabia and a dream come true for all our 32 million people who simply love the game,” said Sport MinisterPrince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al- Faisal, who is also ...
Also Read ... On Wednesday, December 11, fireworks were lit across several regions in the Kingdom following an official announcement from an online ceremony attended by SportsMinisterPrince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal ... Photo. SPA ... .
The announcement was met with widespread celebration across the Kingdom and the broader region, as Saudi Arabia prepares to welcome the global football community to its soil.The Saudi ArabianFootball...
In a message broadcast on the state-affiliated Al-Ekhbariya channel, SportsMinisterPrince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal said Saudi Arabia was “opening up to the world” and could help football grow globally.
In a message broadcast on the state-affiliated Al-Ekhbariya channel, SportsMinisterPrince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal said Saudi Arabia was "opening up to the world" and could help football grow globally.
"It is a proud day, a day of celebration, a day that we invite the entire world to Saudi Arabia," said Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, the SaudiMinister of Sports. "We intend to have an extraordinary version of the World Cup in our kingdom.".
... on the state-affiliated Al-Ekhbariya channel, SportsMinisterPrince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal said Saudi Arabia was "opening up to the world" and could help football grow globally.