Saud al-Qahtani

Saud bin Abdullah al-Qahtani (born July 7, 1978) is a Saudi Arabian consultant and former royal court advisor. Prior to his dismissal in late 2018, he worked as a legal advisor to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and a media consultant, close advisor, and friend to crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. His official post was General Supervisor of the Center for Studies and Media Affairs. Described as a "nationalist ideologue", al-Qahtani served as a major influence over Mohammed bin Salman's foreign and domestic policies.

Saud al-Qahtani

Saud bin Abdullah al-Qahtani (born July 7, 1978) is a Saudi Arabian consultant and former royal court advisor. Prior to his dismissal in late 2018, he worked as a legal advisor to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and a media consultant, close advisor, and friend to crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. His official post was General Supervisor of the Center for Studies and Media Affairs. Described as a "nationalist ideologue", al-Qahtani served as a major influence over Mohammed bin Salman's foreign and domestic policies.