Ron Gunnell meets with Saudi Arabia Prince in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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Prince in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

• Sultan bin Salman Al Saud is a Saudi prince, and half brother to the current Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He is a former Royal Saudi Air Force pilot who flew aboard the American STS-51-G Space Shuttle mission as a payload specialist. He is the first member of a royal family to fly in space, the first Arab to fly in space, and the first Muslim to fly in space, as well as (at 28 years old) the youngest person ever to fly on the Space Shuttle. On 27 December 2018, he was appointed as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Space Commission at the rank of minister. He is the eldest surviving son of King Salman.
• Discussed developing a mutual bond of trust and faith between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
● Specifically discussed collaboration with invitations for his Excellency to visit Utah to hear and see the world renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
● Discussed the Kingdom’s movement towards Vision2030, and the role the Kingdom and the States of America plays on the world stage.
● A wonderful afternoon, discussing his love of skiing, horses, music, and culture.
● He has accepted my personal invitation to visit Salt Lake City, Utah in the near future.
● Discussed Cultural events in Saudi Arabia for 2026 or beyond.