Rashad Pharaon

Rashad Pharaon (; 1912–1990) was a Syrian-born Saudi Arabian medical doctor who served as the personal physician of Ibn Saud, founder of Saudi Arabia. He also held various official posts during the reigns of three consecutive Saudi kings, King Saud, King Faisal and King Khalid.

Early life and education Rashad Pharaon was born in Syria in 1912.

Pharaon studied medicine in Damascus Shukri Quwatli, future president of Syria, was instrumental in Rashad's migration to Saudi Arabia. Pharaon was briefly the Saudi ambassador to Spain from 1953 to 1954 and was made the minister of health in 1954 which he held until July 1960. Next, he served as the Saudi ambassador to France between 1960 and 1966. He acted as the personal advisor of Faisal who was instrumental in the appointment of Rashad as minister of health when he was the crown prince and prime minister.

Personal life and death His family became one of the richest families in Saudi Arabia having various assets and investments. Pharaon had five children, three sons and two daughters. His son, Ghaith Pharaon, was a businessman who received a bachelor's degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University. His another son, Mazen, was also a businessman, and Rashad Pharaon's both sons had business partnership with Prince Abdullah, eldest son of King Faisal.

Rashad Pharaon died in 1990.