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March 25, 2026
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Dr. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed
Championing sustainable agriculture, food security, and transformative policy across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond.
260 Published Articles
40+ Years of Service
2 Published Books
3 Advisory Roles
About the Author
Dr. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed
Born in Makkah in 1954, Dr. Al Rasheed is a prominent Saudi businessman, academic, and advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security. He is the founder and chairman of Golden Grass, Inc. (est. 1982), a leading Riyadh-based firm specializing in sustainable farming, agrochemicals, and environmental services in arid environments.
He serves as Associate-Adjunct Instructor in Biosystems Engineering at the University of Arizona, and Advisor to the Environment and Sustainable Development Unit at the American University of Beirut.
Author of Saudi Arabia's Transformation: Uncertainty and Sustainability (Routledge, 2026), his works on agricultural strategies and Vision 2030 have shaped policy conversations across the Gulf.
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My mission is to leave a lasting legacy by empowering future generations with my knowledge and experience in sustainable development.— Dr. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed
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