The Crown Prince receives princes and citizens at Al Khaleej Palace in Dammam
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received today at Al Khaleej Palace in Dammam Their Highnesses the Princes, Their Eminences the Scholars and Their Excellencies the Ministers, along with a large gathering of citizens who came to greet His Highness - may God protect him - in a scene that reflects the depth of the strong ties between the Saudi leadership and its people.
Open Door Policy: A Well-Established Saudi Approach
This reception is an extension of the "open door" policy adopted by the kings of Saudi Arabia since the era of the founder, King Abdulaziz – may God have mercy on him – and continued by his righteous sons after him. These open councils are a fundamental pillar of the Kingdom's system of governance, as they allow citizens to communicate directly with the rulers, thus strengthening national unity and affirming the leadership's constant responsiveness to the concerns and aspirations of citizens throughout the Kingdom.
Eastern Province: Strategic and Developmental Importance
The Crown Prince's presence in the Eastern Province carries significant implications, given the region's economic and strategic importance as the Kingdom's energy capital and industrial hub. These meetings typically coincide with His Highness's ongoing monitoring of development projects and Vision 2030 initiatives underway in the region, reflecting the leadership's commitment to driving comprehensive development and improving the quality of life for citizens across all provinces.
Reception and official attendance details
At the beginning of the meeting, everyone listened attentively to a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, before the attendees had the honor of greeting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The reception was marked by the notable presence of a number of senior state officials, reflecting the significance of the event.
The reception was attended by His Highness Prince Dr. Fahd bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Jalawi, His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Mansour bin Mutaib bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy.
Also present at the council were a large number of princes and ministers, including His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of the National Guard, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture, in addition to a large number of Their Highnesses the Princes and Governors of the provinces in the Eastern Province.
This blessed gathering affirms the unity of ranks and the consensus of word, and moving forward behind the wise leadership to achieve the nation’s aspirations and future goals.
