Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University concluded this evening the proceedings of the Third International Conference on the History of King Abdulaziz, held under the theme "The Economy in the Era of King Abdulaziz: Empowerment, Development, Sustainability," running from January 27 to 28, 2025, with the attendance of University President Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Amri and a group of researchers and specialists.

The closing session opened with remarks by Dr. Zuhair Al-Shehri, head of the conference's scientific committee, who praised the valuable contributions that enriched the conference sessions, which explored the unique economic legacy of the late King Abdulaziz.

Conference's Closing Statement

In its closing statement, participants expressed appreciation for the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, affirming the importance of highlighting King Abdulaziz's strategic vision, which paved the way for economic stability and sustainable development.

The statement pointed to King Abdulaziz's pioneering policies in confronting economic crises, diversifying available resources, and establishing a strong national infrastructure including educational and health institutions that helped support the Saudi economy. It also highlighted his role in strengthening international relations and partnerships, which supported the Kingdom's growth and stability.

Closing Recommendations

The conference concluded by announcing a set of important recommendations, including:

  1. Promoting interdisciplinary studies linking the economic and historical aspects of King Abdulaziz's thinking.
  2. Making use of modern technology to document the economic era of King Abdulaziz's reign.
  3. Calling for the conference to continue being held regularly, spotlighting diverse topics from King Abdulaziz's history.

Praise for the University's Role

Participants expressed deep appreciation to the Kingdom's leadership for its continued support of scholarly events, and to Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for its outstanding organization of the conference, which represents a notable scholarly addition contributing to the documentation and study of King Abdulaziz's history, particularly in the economic sphere.