Sora bint Saud Al Saud
Sora bint Saud bin Saad Al Saud is a Saudi Arabian princess, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Princess Sora is a member of the House of Saud and the granddaughter of the late Saudi king, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[1]
Education
Princess Sora spent her collegiate years in the United States, graduating in the spring of 2015 with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from American University.[2]
Philanthropic leadership
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In partnership with her husband, Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, Princess Sora established the Ahyaha Foundation.[3] Based out of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Ahyaha Foundation focuses on improving its community through sustainable, creative, and social programs. Its humanitarian work has extended to projects relating to road traffic safety, youth, education, social development, and water.[4]
United States
In 2017, Sora became an Honorary Ambassador for Mentor Foundation USA – International, a youth advocacy program chaired by Queen Silvia of Sweden.Sora’s participation within the Mentor Foundation USA – International include: 2012, Sora joined Sweden’s Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine at the Mentor Foundation USA’s International Gala,[5] 2015 Mentor Foundation USA International Gala attendee,[6] 2018 High Tea host,[7] and Co-Chairing the organizations 2018 In Light of Youth Benefit Dinner in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Silvia.[8]
Other affiliations
Princess Sora has been linked to a variety of organizations including: the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health,[9] Capital Caring,[10] and the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations.[11]
Additional affiliations span the fashion and beauty industries to include: Sora by Loren Jewels.[12]
Personal life
Sora is married to Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, son of Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
References
- "Family Tree of Abdallah bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud". Data Arabia. Online Bios Inc. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- Hannah Klaus. "AU Alumna Princess Sora Saud of Saudi Arabia Launches Jewelry Business". American University. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- Ahyaha Foundation
- "FaceOf: Prince Abdul Aziz bin Talal, chairman of the Arab Council for Childhood and Development". Arab News. 10 March 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- "Royal beauties Madeleine and Sora attend gala evening". Hellomagazine.com. Hello!. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "HM Queen Silvia Of Sweden and H&M Honor The Mentor Foundation". Guest of a Guest. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Mentor Foundation's International Gala". 31,33. Washington Life. November 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "In Light of Youth Benefit Dinner 2018". Mentor. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "The Children's Inn at NIH". Facebook. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- Barton, Mary Ann (20 July 2016). "Saudi Princess Hosts Child for 'Princess for a Day' at Tysons Galleria". Patch. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- Winship, James (2011). ""Arab-U.S. Relations: Going Where?"" (Winter). Diplomatic Connections. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "AU Alumna Princess Sora Saud of Saudi Arabia Launches Jewelry Business (American University)". American University. World News. Retrieved 10 March 2019.