Based on Dr. Ali Othman Al‑Zandi’s book, published by Al‑Baha Literary Club A new volume titled “The Biography of King Saud bin Abdulaziz” by Dr. Ali Othman Al‑Zandi—Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Science and Arts in Al‑Makhwah, University of Al‑Baha—has been released by the Al‑Baha Literary...
Read moreKing Saud visited the city of Asmara several times, staying there with his entourage for varying periods. During his second visit, the Grand Mufti was bedridden in the hospital and was therefore unable to receive His Majesty during his visit to the Asmara Grand Mosque. He thus wrote the following...
Read moreIntroduction Islamic identity constitutes one of the most important foundations of media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study examines the Islamic identity within Saudi media outlets from the establishment of the Kingdom under the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud—may God bless his soul—up to the era of the...
Read moreIn one of the battles against Ibn Rashid near Hail, King Saud—who was then serving as commander—displayed remarkable courage. When the forces of Ibn Rashid launched a sudden attack, all the men threw themselves to the ground to avoid the unexpected gunfire, except Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz, who remained standing...
Read moreWe continue today our discussion of the “Deputy of the Haram” corner—our place of rest and reflection, where we enjoy the company of dear friends. I will speak today about King Saud—may God have mercy on him—during the summers he spent between Mecca and Taif. At that time, Sheikh Abdullah...
Read moreBy Dr. Muhammad Abduh Yamani Today we return to the “Deputy of the Haram” column after a brief visit to the Dakkat al‑Aghawat, having received from the “Sublime Porte” all permissions to resume writing without reproach—an expression once used during the Ottoman era, when it was said: “A decree has...
Read morePrince Saud bin Abdulaziz’s first journey to Egypt, which he undertook from Jeddah on Monday, 23 Muharram 1345 AH / 2 August 1926, returning to Jeddah on Saturday, 18 Rabi‘ al‑Awwal 1345 AH / 25 September 1926. Prince Saud departs for Europe on a journey that began on Tuesday, 11...
Read moreThe King Saud Symposium concluded its sessions yesterday after shedding light on an important dimension of the policy of the King who succeeded his father, the Founder. The symposium focused on his foreign policy, particularly regarding the Palestinian cause. Dr. Mohammed Al‑Hawari, Professor at the Faculty of Arts at Ain...
Read moreClarifying Certain Facts Regarding British Documents Related to the History of King Saud and Saudi–Arab–British Relations By: Fahda bint Saud bin Abdulaziz During the past year, the history of King Saud—may God have mercy on him—was one of the most prominent topics discussed in the local and Arab press. It...
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