Speeches

1954

Address of His Majesty King Saud to His Beloved People — 1954

As we depart these sacred places, our hearts are filled with love and compassion for our dear people—who have spared no effort in expressing their loyalty to the throne with sincerity and devotion, who have never hesitated to sacrifice for the preservation of our nation, and who have shown unwavering...

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2026

King Saud’s Address on Arab Unity and Palestine — 1954

A delegation visited His Majesty to offer congratulations on his accession to the throne. The King received them with his customary graciousness and spoke to them about the issues of the Arab world in general and the question of Palestine in particular. He began by saying: “My policy is the...

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2026

King Saud’s Address Thanking the People of Jeddah — 1954

The magnificent expressions of loyalty and the profound demonstrations of devotion shown by our noble people in every region we visited of our beloved homeland—and which reached their peak in your celebration today, for which I extend my deepest thanks—are clear evidence of a confidence firmly rooted in hearts, an...

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2026

King Saud’s Message to His Nation Abroad — 1954

“For our nation to regain its former glory and its ancient honor, we believe this requires the dedication and cooperation of all its sons. Such aspirations cannot be achieved merely through expressions of goodwill or displays of emotion; they require skilled hands and capable minds.” His Majesty continued: “We are...

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1954

International Political Response to the Statements of King Saud

His Majesty King Saud received the American Ambassador, Mr. Wadsworth, at his palace in Jeddah. The ambassador presented to His Majesty Senator Lander, a member of the United States Senate. His Majesty welcomed the senator and wished him a pleasant stay. During the meeting, the senator referred to the King’s...

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1953

King Saud’s Address to People in the Eastern Province

From Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al‑Faisal Al‑Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to our sons and citizens in the Eastern Province. My beloved people, We praise God, Who has guided us to our path, for we would not have been guided had He not guided us. And...

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