Speeches

2026

King Saud Address at the Council of Ministers — 1953

“We all know and fully appreciate the great calamity that befell us with the passing of the renewer of our glory and the founder of our state—our father, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al‑Faisal. May God sanctify his soul, envelop him in His mercy, and grant him the gardens of bliss.”...

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2026

His Majesty King Saud’s Address to His People — 1953

(Published in “Akhbār al‑Yawm”) “My noble people,” “Now that the lawful pledge of allegiance placed upon me has required that I ascend the throne and assume the responsibilities of governance, I shall keep ever before my eyes the example of our late father—may God have mercy on him—his views, and...

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2026

Eighth Anniversary of the Founding of the Arab League — 1953

A request was presented to His Majesty at his palace in al‑Nasiriyyah in Riyadh, asking him to grant a statement to al‑Yawm newspaper in Beirut on the occasion of the eighth anniversary of the establishment of the Arab League — an anniversary celebrated throughout the Arab world. His Majesty dictated...

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2026

King Saud’s Address to People of al‑Ahsa — 1952

“Since the moment we set foot in this blessed region of our dear homeland, we have seen and heard from its noble people—across all classes—manifestations of loyalty and devotion that reflect sincere affection and genuine sentiment.” His Majesty continued: “These popular demonstrations with which we were received wherever we went,...

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