His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud stands as a visionary leader reshaping the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and inspiring a new era of progress and innovation. Born on August 31, 1985, in Jeddah, he is the seventh son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and grew up imbued with a deep sense of purpose, heritage, and responsibility. Graduating with a degree in law from King Saud University, Mohammed bin Salman quickly emerged as a dynamic force in governance, combining intellect, ambition, and an unyielding commitment to his nation’s future.
As the architect of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030, Mohammed bin Salman has championed a transformative agenda aimed at diversifying the Kingdom’s economy, reducing its dependency on oil, and fostering a vibrant society. Under his leadership, groundbreaking initiatives have empowered women, embraced cultural openness, and propelled Saudi Arabia to the global stage as a hub for technology, tourism, and innovation. Projects like NEOM—a futuristic city envisioned as a model of sustainability and progress—illustrate his determination to position Saudi Arabia as a beacon of possibility.
His Royal Highness is also a staunch advocate for preserving Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage, ensuring that tradition thrives alongside modern development. His efforts to open the Kingdom’s doors to the world, including the introduction of international sporting events, cultural festivals, and tourism initiatives, have made Saudi Arabia a center of global attention and admiration.
Beyond his role as a reformer, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman exemplifies resilience and bold decision-making. His ability to navigate complex challenges with a focus on unity and growth has earned him recognition as a transformative leader. With unwavering dedication to his people and a vision rooted in progress, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman continues to inspire generations, guiding Saudi Arabia toward a prosperous, inclusive, and innovative future.
A modern institution with professional and joint military forces that protects the national security and its interests from the external threat. It also leads and participates in alliances with competence and power. Prince Mohammad bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince on 21 June 2017, following his father’s decision to remove Muhammad bin Nayef from the position, making the Prince heir to the throne. The change of succession had been predicted by many experts on the royal family after the then Deputy Crown Prince showed great leadership as head of the Saudi Military.
A modern institution with professional and joint military forces that protects the national security and its interests from the external threat. It also leads and participates in alliances with competence and power. The Ministry of Defense is a Ministry in Saudi Arabia that is responsible for the protection of national security, interests and sovereignty of the country from external threats as well as the working with all ministries of the state to achieve national security and stability. The Ministry of Defense (MoD; Arabic: وزارة الدفاع) is a Ministry in Saudi Arabia that is responsible for the protection of national security, interests and sovereignty of the country from external threats as well as the working with all ministries of the state to achieve national security and stability. The current minister of defense is Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who was appointed on 23 January 2015. The Ministry includes the 5 service branches of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces: The Royal Saudi Land Force, The Royal Saudi Air Force, The Royal Saudi Naval Force, The Royal Saudi Air Defense Force & the Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force.
In 2017, Saudi Arabia has ranked third in the world with military spending and by far the largest military spender in the Middle East. With an allocated budget of $69.4 billion representing 10% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), Saudi Arabia replaced Russia, which ranked fourth in military spending according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). SIPRI also stated that Saudi Arabia is the most well-armed country in the Persian Gulf region in terms of its inventory of modern equipment.
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