Quotes About King Fahd

King Fahd was a man of great vision and leadership who inspired his countrymen for a quarter of a century as king. He led Saudi Arabia through a period of unparalleled progress and development.

Interestingly enough, immediately after Yamani was dismissed from his ministry, the university had its name changed. For whatever reason, today it is officially known as King Fahd University of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

Several prominent Saudis have told me that King Fahd at the time was nearing a decision to permit women to drive but was forced to back off by the furious public reaction