RIYADH, 27 March 2006 — Prince Abdul Rahman ibn Ahmed ibn Muhammad Al-Sudairy, uncle of King Fahd and former governor of Al-Jouf, died yesterday at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness, the Royal Court announced.
Funeral prayers for the late prince were held at Imam Turki ibn Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh and was attended by Crown Prince Sultan, Interior Minister Prince Naif, Riyadh Governor Prince Salman, other princes and top officials.
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh led the prayers.
Prince Sultan received condolences on the death of Prince Abdul Rahman after the funeral.
Born in Al-Ghat, Abdul Rahman was appointed governor of Al-Jouf in 1362H and continued in the job until his retirement in 1409H. He chaired the Iraqi border committees in 1368, 1373 and 1375, the Royal Court said.
The Royal Court commended his efforts in the service of the Kingdom and its people as well as his charitable activities.
The Abdul Rahman Al-Sudairy Foundation runs a large public library and research center in Sakaka. The charity has a network of agricultural, social and educational projects.
