Under the Patronage of the Deputy Governor of Riyadh, University Hosts the 11th International Symposium on the History of the Arabian Peninsula
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, the 11th International Symposium on Studies in the History of Arabia, organized by the King Salman Center for the Study of the History of the Arabian Peninsula and Its Civilization at King Saud University, was launched today at Sheikh Hamad Al-Jasser Hall.
Upon his arrival, His Royal Highness was received by the Acting President of King Saud University, Dr. Ali bin Hamad Mosmaly, along with a number of vice presidents and university officials.
The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a speech delivered by His Highness Prince Dr. Nayef bin Thunayan bin Mohammed, General Supervisor of the Center. In his remarks, he expressed gratitude to the Deputy Governor of Riyadh for sponsoring the symposium, emphasizing that this long-standing academic forum—established more than fifty years ago—focuses in its current edition on studying the political and cultural history of the Arabian Peninsula in the 13th century AH / 19th century CE, and highlighting a pivotal era in the history of the First and Second Saudi States.
Prince Nayef also noted the keen interest and support the symposium has consistently received from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud—may God protect him—who has long valued historical studies, supported the symposium’s scholarly work, and encouraged its publications, reflecting his profound historical awareness and deep knowledge of the field.
He further explained that the Center had received 151 research papers from around the world, of which 46 met the rigorous academic peer-review standards, ensuring the symposium maintains its scholarly reputation and academic standing.
Following this, Prof. Mohammed Abdulrahman Ammar, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Nouakchott (Mauritania), delivered a speech on behalf of the participants, expressing his appreciation to the Deputy Governor of Riyadh for his patronage, and affirming the symposium’s role as a prominent scholarly forum enriching historical and archaeological studies of the Arabian Peninsula.
Attendees then viewed a documentary film on the history of the symposium, after which His Royal Highness honored the former Chairmen of the Board of the King Salman Center for the Study of the History of the Arabian Peninsula and Its Civilization. He also received a commemorative gift from King Saud University, represented by the Center, which included the Tenth Scientific Record of the Tenth International Symposium and its most recent publications.
It is worth noting that this year’s symposium covers a range of key themes, most notably the historical sources of the Arabian Peninsula in the 13th century AH, local and foreign documents, manuscripts and books, in addition to political, military, economic, and social conditions, as well as environmental aspects and archaeological studies related to the region.
