FaceOf: Prince Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed, president of KSA’s Arbitration Commission

Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed
Updated 03 October 2018
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FaceOf: Prince Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed, president of KSA’s Arbitration Commission

  • Prince Bandar received his Ph.D. in public international law
  • He is a member of the law faculty at the University of Oxford

Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed is the president of the Arbitration Commission.

The Executive Council of the Arab Organization for Tourism chaired by Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), recently approved the establishment of an Arbitration Commission to deal with tourism issues throughout the Arab world and selected Prince Bandar as its president.

Prince Bandar received his Ph.D. in public international law. Before being appointed as president of the Arbitration Commission, he was chairman of the Islamic Call Committee for Africa, as well as serving as a minister of state.

With a background in international law, Prince Bandar has served many prestigious international institutions. He is a member of the law faculty at the University of Oxford, as well as a member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs and the International Law Association Committee on Commercial Arbitration in London.

He was also named honorary president of both the Union of Arab Gulf Lawyers and the National Lawyers Committee of Saudi Arabia. He serves as the head of the national committee for trade arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and is a supervisor of higher education programs for judges.


Al-Eishan Palace jewel in Jouf’s cultural crown

Located in the heart of Sakaka, Al-Eishan Palace dates back to 1852 and is surrounded by lush palm groves. (SPA)
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Al-Eishan Palace jewel in Jouf’s cultural crown

RIYADH: Visitors to the Jouf region can explore a host of historical landmarks and unique architectural heritage, with mud brick palaces offering immersive cultural experiences that combine traditional cuisine and local hospitality.

The highlight is Al-Eishan Palace, where guests are greeted with coffee and freshly baked Maqshush, a thin flatbread with a distinctive flavor, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Located in the heart of Sakaka, the building dates back to 1852 and is surrounded by lush palm groves. Built from mud, stone, tamarisk wood and palm fronds, it has five-meter high walls and spans more than 1,000 sq. meters. To the east, it borders orchards of peaches, pomegranates and grapes.

Parts of the palace were redeveloped in 2017-18, though the original foundations were maintained and traditional building materials were used for the renovations to ensure the building retained its character, including the majlis, inner courtyard and living quarters.

Al-Eishan Palace is open to visitors daily.