Deputy Governor of Riyadh Sponsors the 11th International Symposium on Studies in the History of Arabia
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, the King Salman Center for the Study of the History of the Arabian Peninsula and Its Civilization at King Saud University will organize the 11th International Symposium on Studies in the History of Arabia from September 15–17 at the university campus in Riyadh.
The symposium aims to conduct in-depth studies of the Arabian Peninsula’s history across different eras, covering its political, cultural, and economic aspects; highlighting the factors of unity among its regions; exploring the richness of diversity within its societies; and examining continuity and change in its customs, traditions, and relations with rural areas, Bedouin communities, and neighboring as well as distant regions. The symposium makes use of both written literary sources and archaeological evidence, with the goal of producing a comprehensive history based on rigorous scientific methodology.
His Highness Prince Dr. Nayef bin Thunayan bin Mohammed Al Saud, General Supervisor of the King Salman Center for the Study of the History of the Arabian Peninsula and Its Civilization at King Saud University, emphasized that this long-established symposium—launched more than fifty years ago—will focus in its current edition on the political and cultural history of the Arabian Peninsula in the 13th century AH / 19th century CE. It will also shed light on a pivotal period in the history of the First and Second Saudi States.
He further noted that the symposium has long enjoyed the support and attention of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud—may God protect him—who has personally sponsored some of its sessions, reviewed its scholarly publications, and extended his support.
This reflects the King’s profound historical awareness and deep knowledge of history, which continue to benefit scholars researching the history of the Arabian Peninsula in general and the Kingdom in particular across its various historical stages.
Prince Nayef added that the center had received 151 research papers from scholars worldwide, of which 46 passed the peer-review process. The symposium’s scientific committee ensured that the accepted papers meet the highest academic standards through rigorous review, so that the proceedings reflect the scholarly integrity and reputation the symposium has built over the years in academic and research circles.
Prince Nayef Also expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz—may God protect them—for their patronage of scientific initiatives, which has greatly contributed to the global achievements of Saudi educational and research institutions.
This symposium represents a distinguished scholarly tradition that King Saud University has upheld since its establishment.
Over more than five decades, it has attracted outstanding research and prominent scholars from the Kingdom and abroad, positioning it among the leading specialized historical conferences on the Arabian Peninsula worldwide.
The 11th edition of the International Symposium on Studies in the History of Arabia will feature several major themes, including historical sources of the Arabian Peninsula during the 13th century AH, local and foreign documents, manuscripts, and books, in addition to political and military conditions, economic and social life, as well as environmental aspects and archaeological studies related to the region.
