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September 23, 2025
Abbas thanking Saudi Arabia and UN for advancing Palestine statehood recognition
September 23, 2025
Saudi Arabia welcomes recognition of Palestinian state by 7 countries, including France and Belgium
September 23, 2025
Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for late Grand Mufti in Riyadh
September 23, 2025
Economy minister to attend UN summit in New York on Wednesday
September 23, 2025
Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh passes away
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Every sovereign state carries a national anthem, music and words that embody its independence, pride, and identity.In Saudi Arabia, the journey to its current anthem reflects decades of history, from the first composition in the mid-20th century to the adoption of lyrics that continue to echo across generations.
The first melody
In 1946 (1365 AH), musician Abdulrahman Al-Khatib entrusted with composing the Kingdom’s first royal anthem.This instrumental piece, performed by military bands, became the music that welcomed dignitaries and accompanied state occasions.It was a march without lyrics, but its solemn tones symbolized sovereignty and unity.
Words of loyalty in the era of King Saud
In 1958 (1377 AH), poet Mohammed Talat composed a lyrical piece to...
September 23, 2025
The anthem of unity: The story of Saudi Arabia’s national song
September 23, 2025
What the Kings said: Words of pride and nationhood
September 23, 2025
Firsts under King Abdulaziz: Laying the state’s foundations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The flag of Saudi Arabia, with its green field, white shahada, and sword, is one of the most recognized national symbols in the world.It flies over schools, ministries, and international arenas as a statement of unity, faith, and sovereignty.Yet the story of this flag is also the story of a nation’s journey from the banners of its earliest rulers to the modern emblem that defines the Kingdom today.
Early banners of the Imams
The roots of the Saudi flag go back to the 18th century, during the era of the First Saudi State founded by Imam Mohammed bin Saud.The banners of that time were simple green cloths symbolizing Islam and unity. In battles, the flag carried verses of faith, reminding fighters of the cause for which they stood.As the Saudi state was...
September 23, 2025
From banners to the shahada: The evolution of the Saudi flag
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In the years following World War II, Saudi Arabia faced the challenge of delivering oil to a Europe ravaged by war and desperate for fuel.The journey of crude from the Eastern Province to European markets took more than a week, requiring ships to cross the Gulf, the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal before reaching the Mediterranean.The solution, conceived jointly by Aramco and the Saudi government, became one of the most ambitious energy projects of its time: the Trans-Arabian Pipeline, or Tapline.
Building a pipeline across nations
Launched in 1944 and constructed between 1947 and 1950, Tapline stretched 1,648 kilometers from the Kingdom’s eastern oil fields to the Lebanese port of Sidon on the Mediterranean.Crossing Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, it became the...
September 23, 2025
The Tapline story: How a pipeline built towns in the north
