Fahad Nazer is the official spokesperson for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, DC. Prior to his appointment, Nazer served as a political consultant to the Saudi Embassy in Washington.
On Wednesday, Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi ambassador to the US, announced his appointment, replacing Fatimah Baeshen who served in the role since September 2017.
Prince Khalid said that the appointment of Nazer will contribute to enhancing the media work of the embassy and its efforts to deepen the relationship of both countries.聽
He also expressed his appreciation to Fatima Baeshen for her efforts, and wished her success in her future endeavors.聽
Nazer expressed his thanks and gratitude to Prince Khalid and said: 鈥淚 am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Kingdom as spokesperson for the embassy.鈥
鈥淭hrough his leadership, Prince Khalid has built an exceptionally talented team with a determination and vigor reflective of the Saudi people. I look forward to playing my role in strengthening the Kingdom鈥檚 strategic partnership with the United States of America.鈥
Nazer holds a master鈥檚 degree in political science from St. John鈥檚 University in New York, and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science from New York University.聽
He has worked as an adviser to the Saudi Embassy in Washington, a researcher, and international fellow at the National Council on US-Arab Relations, where he provided political, social, and economic expertise on developments in 黑料社区, and the greater Arab region.聽
Nazer has also held positions within the Arab Gulf States Institute, and is a frequent columnist for Arab News. His articles have appeared on CNN, and in The New York Times and Newsweek, among others.
