The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques leaves the hospital after successfully completing medical examinations
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him, left King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the capital, Riyadh, on Friday, 27 Rajab 1447 AH, corresponding to 16 January 2026 AD, after completing the routine medical examinations he underwent, which, thanks be to God, were successful and yielded reassuring results.
The Royal Court issued an official statement confirming that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques had left the hospital in good health, asking God Almighty to protect him and grant him continued good health so that he may continue the journey of giving and development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Transparency and direct communication approach
The announcement of the medical tests and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' discharge from the hospital comes within the framework of the Saudi Royal Court's established approach of transparency, which is always keen to reassure the Saudi people and the Arab and Islamic nations about the health of the leadership. This direct communication reflects the deep bond between the leadership and the citizens, and preempts any rumors that might arise, affirming the stability of the situation and the strength of the monarchy in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom's standing and the global impact of the news
News about the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives widespread attention both regionally and internationally, given the pivotal position of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a major political and economic power. As the cradle of Islam, the birthplace of revelation, and a leader of the Islamic world, in addition to its leading role in the G20 and its direct influence on the stability of global energy markets, the Kingdom's health is a matter of global concern.
The reassurance regarding the health of King Salman bin Abdulaziz sends positive messages to global financial and economic markets, and enhances the state of political stability in the region, especially in light of the wise leadership that the Kingdom is witnessing and the major developmental transformations within the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which is overseen by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Crown Prince.
World-class medical care
It is worth noting that the tests were conducted at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, one of the leading medical institutions in the Middle East and the world. The hospital is distinguished by providing advanced healthcare according to the highest international standards, reflecting the significant development witnessed by the health sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the exceptional medical capabilities of its national staff.
May God protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and grant him help and success in serving his religion, his country and his nation, and may He perpetuate the blessings of security, safety and prosperity upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
