Asad al-Faqih

Asad Al Faqih (; 1910–1989) was a Lebanese diplomat who worked for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was one of the foreign advisors of King Abdulaziz and was the first ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States which he held between 1948 and 1955.

Early life and education Al Faqih was born in Aley, Lebanon, in January 1910 to a Druze family who was part of the Bani Maarouf Arabs. He was appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary in 1948 when the Saudi Arabian diplomatic mission was redesigned as Embassy. Al Faqih's term ended in 1955, He was instrumental in creating a new senior post at the Ministry.

Later years, personal life and death Al Faqih married Yaqout Ruby in Aley in 1931. She published a cookbook containing recipes from different regions in 1968.

Following his retirement from diplomatic post Al Faqih settled in Aley, Lebanon.