Speeches

2026

Prince Saud’s Address in Mecca Before Departure

My beloved people, I depart from this sacred homeland after having lived among you for this brief period—days that were among the dearest to my heart. During this time, my knowledge of you deepened, and my affection for you grew, for I witnessed your sincerity, your love for your country...

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2026

The 50th Anniversary of King Abdulaziz’s Entry into Riyadh

Nations have immortal days in the course of their history—days that hold the memories of their awakening, their honor, and their glory. Among the cherished memories of our nation is the 5th of Shawwal, 1319 AH, whose anniversary we celebrate today as a joyful and blessed day: the golden day...

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2026

Prince Saud’s Address to the People of Mecca

Our brothers, sons of our sacred land, Our hearts did not permit us to leave your land—the land of the Two Holy Mosques—without bidding you farewell, expressing our appreciation for your noble sentiments, and offering our heartfelt thanks for the warm welcome and sincere loyalty we received from all of...

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2026

Prince Saud’s Address to His People — 1947

To the Sons of Our Beloved Nation Peace and God’s mercy and blessings be upon you. In the face of the overwhelming warmth with which we were received in every region of our young Kingdom, and before the many expressions of loyalty and devotion shown by our dear people—manifested in...

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2026

King Saud’s Address to the People of Al‑Madinah

To my people in the City of the Messenger of God, As I bid you farewell this evening—after the joy and delight I felt in meeting you in this blessed city—I wish to express my gratitude, appreciation, and thanks to every one of you, young and old, residents and Bedouins...

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2026

King Saud’s Address to the People of Riyadh

To my people in Riyadh, Peace and God’s mercy be upon you. I praise before you God, there is no deity but Him, and I send prayers and blessings upon the noblest of His creation, Muhammad—may God’s peace and blessings be upon him and his family in abundance. I remind...

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2026

Opening of the New Session of the Consultative Council

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Honourable Members of the Consultative Council, I greet you all and congratulate you on the confidence bestowed upon you by His Majesty my revered Sovereign. It is a confidence you are truly worthy of—granted to you year after year...

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