Turki bin Nasser Al Saud
Turki bin Nasser Al Saud | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 April 1948 |
| Died | 30 January 2021 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Saudi |
| Other names | Prince Turki |
| Occupation(s) | Military officer, businessman |
| Known for | Head of Presidency of Meteorology and Environment; Commander in Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Father | Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
Turki bin Nasser Al Saud (14 April 1948 – 30 January 2021) was a Saudi prince, military officer, and businessman. He was a member of the House of Saud and served as the head of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment in Saudi Arabia.
He was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In 1996, Prince Turki was appointed deputy commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, later becoming its commander with the rank of general.[1]
In November 2017, he was among several high-profile individuals arrested in a major anti-corruption crackdown.[2]
Prince Turki died on 30 January 2021 in Riyadh at the age of 72.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Deputy Secretary Hamre escorts Gen. Turki bin Nasser through an honor cordon into the Pentagon". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia princes detained, ministers dismissed". Al Jazeera.
- ↑ وفاة الأمير تركي بن ناصر بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود Ajel. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia announces death of Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud". Arab News. 31 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.