Employees of the Riyadh-based King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies in the think tank's book binding room. Justin Vela/The National
Employees of the Riyadh-based King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies in the think tank's book binding room. Justin Vela/The National
Employees of the Riyadh-based King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies in the think tank's book binding room. Justin Vela/The National
Employees of the Riyadh-based King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies in the think tank's book binding room. Justin Vela/The National

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Saudi Arabia’s former spymaster aims to give centre influence

The King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies aims to help the world understand the kingdom, and also affect regional policy.

Justin Vela

May 16, 2015

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The retired spy chief was not in Riyadh when The National visited earlier this month, but staff and analysts at the centre said his public comments reflect what the government is focused on.

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