As the sports minister, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al-Saud is driving initiatives to build a thriving sporting economy, provide opportunities for Saudi citizens to participate, and support Saudi athletes as they advance from amateur to professional ranks. He has been recognized as a Red Bull athlete for his championship record in motor racing. The prince chairs the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, the Union of Arab Football Associations, and the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation. He is also a member of the marketing commission of the International Olympic Committee. He has a marketing degree from the University of Business and Technology in Saudi Arabia.