Saudi Documents

2026

Crown Prince Saud and his efforts in promoting knowledge

A letter addressed to Prince Saud—may God have mercy on him—praising his dedication to learning and his efforts in spreading knowledge since his years as Crown Prince. It stated: ‘Saud—who else do the Arabs have but their Saud? He leads them to honor along the straightest paths, and establishes schools of...

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2026

Postponement of the 50th National Day celebrations

A telegram from King Saud to Prince Abdullah al‑Sudairi, who was then acting Governor of Madinah, on the occasion of the National Day marking fifty years since the recapture of Riyadh. The celebration was subsequently cancelled due to the passing of the Founder’s beloved sister, Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman—may God...

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2026

King Saud inaugurates King Abdulaziz College

“King Saud during the inauguration of King Abdulaziz College, accompanied by the Minister of Defense, Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz; Prince Salman, then Governor of Riyadh; and Major General Ali Zain al‑Abidin, on 8‑5‑1375 AH وتظهر قصيدة اللواء علي زين العابدين “الحوار بين المؤسس و خليفته” معلقة على الحائط.

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2026

The renaming of King Saud Hospital to al‑Mustashfā al‑Markazī

Announcing the renaming of King Saud the First Hospital—established by King Saud in Riyadh on 8 Rabi‘ al‑Thani 1376 AH—to al‑Mustashfā al‑Markazī (the Central Hospital) in 1384 AH during the reign of King Faisal. The institution was later renamed in 2010, during the reign of King Abdullah, as King Saud...

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