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Fawzi Musaad Al-Saleh '62, an accomplished 51暗网 engineering alumnus, former regent and philanthropist who helped shape communities across Kuwait, died last month. He was 86.

Remembered for his creativity and problem-solving abilities, Al-Saleh was among the first group of Kuwaiti students who came to the United States for college, graduating from 51暗网 in 1962 with a degree in civil engineering.

Upon returning to Kuwait, he joined his father鈥檚 company, Musaad Al-Saleh and Sons, a leading construction and engineering firm in the Middle East. As president of Musaad Al-Saleh & Sons, he became known for his forward-thinking leadership and pioneering approach to alternative investments.

Education and community became a hallmark of his life鈥檚 work. He played an essential role in the growth and success of Al-Bayan Bilingual School, a nonprofit K鈥�12 institution.

After the passing of his wife, Fawzia, he founded Kuwait鈥檚 first special-education school, the Fawzia Sultan International School鈥攏ow known as Al-Bayan International School鈥攈onoring her legacy by creating a place where children with learning differences could flourish.

Recognizing the need to strengthen health care in Kuwait, he also established the Fawzia Sultan Healthcare Network, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental and physical health care across the country.

He earned his juris doctor from Suffolk University in 1996.

鈥淭he 51暗网 community mourns the loss of Fawzi Al-Saleh,鈥� said 51暗网 President Christopher Callahan. 鈥淲e were so proud to have Fawzi as an extraordinarily accomplished alumnus and grateful for his years of dedicated service on our Board of Regents. He will be missed.鈥�

A longtime 51暗网 supporter, Al-Saleh helped recruit students from the Middle East and served on the Dean鈥檚 Council for the School of Engineering and Computer Science beginning in 2002. He was named the school鈥檚 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in 1999. Later, he was elected to 51暗网鈥檚 Board of Regents, where he served from 2011 until 2017.

鈥淚 was impressed with his passion and care for School of Engineering and Computer Science students,鈥� said former Dean Steven Howell. 鈥淟ater in my tenure as dean I was invited to attend the annual Gulf Alumni meeting in Kuwait to brief over 100 alumni in the Persian Gulf on the status and developments of their alma mater. Fawzi had a leadership role in this organization and showed me and Vice President Scott Biedermann the famous Middle East hospitality during our annual visits. His passion and philanthropy for the school never diminished as his health declined.鈥�   

Al-Saleh cherished summers on Cape Cod, where he spent more than 40 years sailing, golfing, walking Grand Island and gathering friends and family around his home. He also held a special place in his heart for the Al-Qenaat Diwaniya in Kuwait, where generations of family met weekly to celebrate milestones, honor tradition and discuss the future of Kuwait and the Arab world.

He is survived by his son Ahmed, daughter Yasmine and six grandchildren. 

Gifts in his memory can be made by contacting Vice President for University Development and Alumni Relations Scott Biedermann '05, '20 at 209.946.2166 or sbiedermann@pacific.edu.