Who is Turki Alalshikh and why was he given the title His Royal Highness?. Fans have Turki Alalshikh to thank for that. Because it was Türkiye Alalshikh who made Saudi Arabia the stage for big world boxing fights.
Who is Turki Alalshikh? Born on August 4, 1981, Turki Alalshikh is the mastermind behind the major boxing battles that took place in Saudi Arabia and is a member of the Saudi Royal Court.
Turki Alalshikh graduated from King Fahd Security College in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in security science before receiving certificates in criminology, investigations, risk management, and general management. Alalshikh then worked in several sectors including the Ministry of Interior, the Riyadh Emirate and the offices of the Minister of Defense and Crown Prince.
However, his big breakthrough came in September 2017 when a royal decree was issued to appoint Alalshikh as the new chairman of the General Sports Authority before becoming chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). In his role as General Minister of Entertainment, Alalshikh and GEA are tasked with developing, promoting and expanding tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom.
Why is Turki Alalshikh called His Majesty? ‘Your Highness’ is the official title given to members of the extended Saudi Royal family – similar to ‘Your Highness’ for the British Royal family.
Turki Alalshikh is known as the figure who brought the sport of boxing to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Royal advisor helped Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk cancel their postponed heavyweight unification fight, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 17.
And his name became known in the sports industry when he uploaded a stunning photo featuring a number of great boxers. Among them are several icons such as Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor, Amir Khan, Lennox Lewis, Ricky Hatton, and Evander Holyfield. Oscar De La Hoya and Frank Bruno also posed for the photo.
He is also the mastermind behind the World Masters of Snooker, where Ronnie O’Sullivan and friends battle it out for huge prizes. The exhibition tournament also features the controversial 23rd ‘golden’ ball, which is worth 20 points and a £400,000 prize for potting it.
