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Founded | 1980[1] |
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Founder | Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud |
Type | Charitable and humanitarian foundation |
Focus | Education, humanitarian, orphanage, poverty |
Location | |
Area served | Global |
Method | Donations and grants |
Secretary General | Lamia bint Majed Al Saud |
Website | Official website |
Formerly called | Al Waleed bin Talal Humanitarian Foundation [2] |
Alwaleed Philanthropies (formerly "The Al Waleed bin Talal Foundation") is a charitable and philanthropic organization founded by Al-Waleed bin Talal, a Saudi billionaire businessman, and of the ruling House of Saud. [3] [4] [5] The foundation has established centers and programs in higher education institutions around the world. [6] [7] [8]
In 2016, Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud was appointed Secretary General. [9] [10]
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