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2026
Al‑Anjal and “Al‑Karimāt”: The Rise of Formal Education
Riyadh – Badr Al‑Khuraif King Saud bin Abdulaziz laid the first building blocks of education in his country during the reign of his father, the Founder, when he was still Crown Prince. After assuming the throne, the second monarch of modern Saudi Arabia cemented his name as the first great...
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2026
Saudi Arabia’s Strong Adherence to Religion
More than fifty years ago, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz—then a student—wrote in an article that “what distinguishes Saudi Arabia from other nations is its strong adherence to religion and its deep commitment to implementing its teachings, with no difference between ruler and ruled. This fact is so well‑known that no...
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2026
Media in the Reign of King Saud
Most newspapers established during the reign of King Abdulaziz retained their standing under his successor, continuing to be published—such as Al‑Bilad, Al‑Madinah, Al‑Manhal, Al‑Hajj, Al‑Yamamah, and Qafilat al‑Zayt. However, it is notable that many newspapers that emerged in the 1370s AH were limited in resources and unable to survive; some...
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2026
Education in the Reign of King Saud
I recently received, with gratitude, a documentary book from Dr. Ali bin Saleh Al‑Mughnam, former Deputy Minister of Education for Antiquities and Museums, titled “The Ministry of Education in the Reign of King Saud—In Light of Selected Educational Documents” (1430 AH / 2009). The book was introduced by former Minister...
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2026
Documents in Nasser’s Handwriting on the Suez War
Al‑Ahram continues publishing Nasser’s handwritten documents At the London Conference, the conspiracy began The documents donated by Dr. Huda Abdel Nasser to Al‑Ahram under the title “Gamal Abdel Nasser… The Private Papers” reveal how the decision‑making process began, the circumstances surrounding it, and the details of the nationalization of the...
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2026
The Muslim Brotherhood in the Gulf
During the reign of King Saud bin Abdulaziz—may God have mercy on him—and during one of his visits to Egypt at the invitation of the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser, the King requested that the President release the imprisoned members of the Muslim Brotherhood, who were being subjected to daily...
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2026
Al‑Nasiriyah: “The King’s Palace”
His reign was a time of generosity and prosperity, and for that he was given the title: “Abu Khayrayn” — The Father of Two Blessings As the Bedouin poet said: “They named you, O Saud, Abu Khayrayn… And all goodness, O Saud, is with God.” Many people know only a...
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2026
The renaming of Al‑Hilal Club
On the afternoon of 10/5/1378 AH, Al‑Saigh Stadium in Riyadh witnessed a historic event: a single match featuring four clubs playing together. The occasion was the visit of the late Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Al‑Salem Al‑Sabah, to Riyadh. At that time, it was customary to organize a friendly match...
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2026
The Humanitarian Character of King Saud Through Letters
The system of governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—rooted in the Qur’an and the Sunnah—represents a distinctive model characterized by its comprehensive humanity, generosity, and faithful application of the principles of Islamic law. Those who assumed the imamate or kingship in this Kingdom adhered to the same path, never...
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2026
The First Issue of Rāyat al‑Islām Magazine
I recently came across the very first issue of Rāyat al‑Islām magazine, which was published on 1/12/1379 AH, during the reign of King Saud—may God have mercy on him. The magazine was characterized at the time by its religious, scholarly, cultural, literary, and social nature, and it was issued by...
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