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.News (16 June 2010) New centre to promote cultural ties . The University of Edinburgh Website, Retrieved 8 September 2011Arab News (3 September 2011) Alwaleed Foundation donates SR300,000 to charity . Arab News, Retrieved 8 September 2011Prince Alwaleed, Donates $100,000 to Children’s Foundation, Seychelles. The Middle East Times, Retrieved 8 September 2011 The foundation has established centers and programs in higher education institutions around the world.Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centers. The Georgetown University, Retrieved 8 September 2011 University of Exeter website, Celebrations to mark two decades of Alwaleed Philanthropies’ support for University of Exeter students, article by Duncan Sandes dated April 30, 2024 Future Learn website, FutureLearn forms Strategic Partnership with Alwaleed Philanthropies to Enhance Educational Opportunities, article dated May 22, 2024
History Alwaleed Philanthropies was founded as the Al Waleed bin Talal Humanitarian Foundation in 1980.
The organization has funded academic centers and Islamic culture educational initiatives at universities such as Georgetown University, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Cambridge, and the American University in Cairo.
Leadership
In 2016, Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud was appointed Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies. She is also a member of the board of trustees and previously served as the organization's Executive Manager of Media and Communication.
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