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Fayyadh Ruwaili

b. 1958

Chairman of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia

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About Fayyadh Ruwaili

Born 1958. Fayyadh Ruwaili is a Saudi military personnel.

General Fayyadh bin Hamed bin Raqed Al Ruwaili (born 27 April 1958) is a Royal Saudi Air Force officer who has served as the Chairman of the General Staff of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces since 2018. Before that, he served as Deputy Chairman of the General Staff from 2014 to 2018 and as Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force from 2013 to 2014.

Biography Al Ruwaili was born on 27 April 1958 to a merchant family with ties to the Red Sea trade.

He was appointed as Deputy Chairman of the General Staff in May 2014 during a reshuffle of the Saudi Arabian military command by King Abdullah. His selection of new commanders reflected a realignment of the kingdom's military to focus on strategic directions of defense. Al Ruwaili, being from the Red Sea coast, was seen as "overlooking" Egypt.

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Important facts

Born
27 April 1958, Turaif
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Saudi Arabia
Education
Royal Command and Staff College, King Faisal Air Academy
Positions held
Chairman of the General Staff, Commander of Royal Air Forces
Employers
Ministry of Defense Saudi Arabia
Also known as
Fayyadh ibn Hamed ibn Raqed al-Ruwaili

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fayyadh Ruwaili?

Chairman of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia

When was Fayyadh Ruwaili born?

Fayyadh Ruwaili was born on 27 April 1958 in Turaif.

What is Fayyadh Ruwaili's occupation?

Fayyadh Ruwaili is a military personnel.

What nationality is Fayyadh Ruwaili?

Fayyadh Ruwaili is Saudi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fayyadh Ruwaili

· Wikidata: Q56250519

· DBpedia: Fayyadh Al Ruwaili

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