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The Governor of Al-Qassim Region receives distinguished participants in serving the pilgrims during the Hajj season of 1447 AH
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, received, in the presence of His Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, Deputy Governor of the Region, distinguished participants in serving the pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season. These participants included members of government, security, service, and volunteer agencies who contributed to serving the pilgrims of the Holy House of God. The Governor of Qassim Region commended the exceptional organization, management, and services provided to the pilgrims during the Hajj season, reflecting the great care, attention, and continuous follow-up of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect them both. The meeting was also attended by His Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, Deputy Governor of the Region. His Highness said: “We congratulate our wise leadership on the success of this year’s Hajj season, which was exceptional in its organization, management, and integrated services, thanks to God, and then to the resources, support, and continuous follow-up provided by the leadership to serve the pilgrims and enable them to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.” He expressed the Kingdom’s pride in making the service of the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims a great honor, mission, and national responsibility. He added, “We thank God for the honor He has bestowed upon this country in serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, an honor that all Muslims aspire to. God has blessed us with a leadership that has dedicated all resources to serving and caring for the pilgrims.” He commended those who participated in serving the pilgrims, emphasizing that their efforts and fieldwork reflect the noble values of the nation’s citizens and their renowned spirit of giving and generosity. He noted that volunteering and participating in serving the pilgrims is not surprising for the people of the Kingdom, who are keen to perform this mission with utmost sincerity and dedication every year. He explained that all those involved in serving the pilgrims performed a noble and honorable task, exerting their utmost efforts across various locations and sectors, keenly aware of the immense responsibility and the importance of their role, which deserves all appreciation and praise. His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim pointed out that the Kingdom's continued successes during the Hajj seasons are a result of integrated institutional work, accumulated expertise, and modern technologies, in addition to the Kingdom's high capabilities in crowd management and service provision, making it a global model to be emulated in serving humanity and managing large gatherings. At the conclusion of the meeting, His Royal Highness commended the efforts of all participants, praying to God Almighty to reward them abundantly for their service to the pilgrims, and to perpetuate the blessings of security, stability, and prosperity upon the Kingdom under its wise leadership.
09-06-2026
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His Highness the Deputy Governor of Al-Qassim Region receives the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Al-Uqailat Association for Popular Heritage
His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, Deputy Governor of Al-Qassim Region, received at his office in the Governorate headquarters, Mr. Abdullah Al-Shuraida, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Uqailat Heritage Association, accompanied by members of the Association's Board, on the occasion of the issuance of the decree establishing the Association. His Royal Highness congratulated the Chairman and members of the Board on this occasion, wishing them success in achieving the Association's goals and its mission to preserve the heritage associated with the history of the Al-Uqailat and to highlight their cultural, economic, and social contributions. His Royal Highness emphasized the importance of caring for and documenting national heritage and introducing it to future generations, noting that the story of the Al-Uqailat represents a bright chapter in the history of the Kingdom and the Al-Qassim region in particular, and the cultural, commercial, and social legacy they left behind, which deserves to be preserved, documented, and showcased. His Royal Highness listened to an explanation of the Association's goals and future programs, which aim to document the history of the Al-Uqailat, preserve their cultural heritage, and implement initiatives and programs that contribute to highlighting this heritage and raising community awareness of it. For his part, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Uqailat Association for Popular Heritage, Mr. Abdullah Al-Shuraida, expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Deputy Governor of Al-Qassim Region for his support and interest, stressing the association’s keenness to implement programs and initiatives that contribute to preserving the popular heritage of Al-Uqailat and enhancing its presence among future generations.
09-06-2026
His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim Region approves the signing of an agreement between the region's health cluster and businessman Mohammed Al-Wahibi to establish a kidney center at Qusaiba Hospital at a cost of 3.7 million riyals.
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, commended the signing of a donation agreement for the establishment of a kidney center at Qusaiba Hospital, valued at three million seven hundred thousand riyals. The agreement was signed between the Qassim Health Cluster and businessman Mohammed Shadid Al-Wahibi during a meeting at his office in the Governorate building with Dr. Musa Al-Harbi, CEO of the Qassim Health Cluster, and Faisal Al-Radi, Head of the Qusaiba Center. His Highness emphasized that community initiatives supporting the health sector represent a distinguished example of solidarity and cohesion among members of society and its institutions. These initiatives contribute to enhancing and developing the quality of health services to meet the needs of beneficiaries and align with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to improve service efficiency and quality of life. His Highness added, "The establishment of a kidney center in Qusaiba is a significant health project that will have a direct impact on serving patients and alleviating their suffering. It embodies the national role of the private sector and business leaders in supporting development projects that address the needs of the community." His Highness highlighted the support and attention the health sector receives from the wise leadership – may God protect them – emphasizing that the progress achieved in health services in the Kingdom reflects the leadership's commitment to improving the quality of healthcare and providing the best services to citizens and residents. His Highness, the Prince of Qassim, also commended the initiative of businessman Mr. Mohammed Shadid Al-Wahibi, which embodies the values of giving, social responsibility, and contributing to supporting health projects with a direct impact on beneficiaries, praying that God will reward him for his good deeds. For his part, Dr. Musa bin Mohammed Al-Harbi, CEO of the Qassim Health Cluster, expressed his appreciation for His Highness the Prince of Qassim's continued support for health projects and initiatives in the region, affirming that the establishment of a kidney center at Qusaiba Hospital will contribute to enhancing specialized services provided to kidney patients and support the cluster's efforts to improve access to healthcare and raise the quality of services provided to beneficiaries.
09-06-2026
His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim Region sponsors the signing of an agreement between the region's municipality and Al-Ra'im International Company to establish the Wadi Al-Rummah Information Center in the city of Buraidah
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, sponsored the signing of an agreement between the Qassim Region Municipality and Al-Raim International Company to establish the Wadi Al-Rummah Information Center in Buraidah. His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, sponsored the signing of an agreement between the Qassim Region Municipality and Al-Raim International Company to establish the Wadi Al-Rummah Information Center in Buraidah, at a cost of 2.5 million riyals. This took place during His Highness's meeting with the Mayor of Qassim Region, Engineer Mohammed Al-Majali, accompanied by the CEO of Al-Raim International Company, Mr. Abdulmohsen Al-Mutawa. His Highness reviewed the center's designs, components, and objectives, including the information, documents, studies, and archival works it will house related to Wadi Al-Rummah. The center will serve as a scientific and educational resource for researchers and those interested in the subject, and a platform to highlight the historical, geographical, and environmental significance of the valley. His Highness the Governor of Qassim Region commended the signing of the agreement, emphasizing the importance of the project in preserving and documenting information related to Wadi Al-Rummah and making it available to researchers and those interested in the subject, thus enhancing the valley's status as one of the most prominent natural and historical landmarks in the Kingdom. His Highness said: “We thank God for the completion of the designs for the Wadi Al-Rummah Information Center, which will serve as a scientific reference and landmark, preserving historical and geographical information about Wadi Al-Rummah, and becoming a tourist destination for the region.” His Highness, the Prince of Qassim, pointed out that establishing such a project represents an important step in preserving and documenting the history of Wadi Al-Rummah, explaining that it is the largest and longest valley in the Kingdom and holds great scientific, geographical, and historical value. His Highness added: “Establishing such a project preserves the history of the largest and longest valley in the Kingdom (Wadi Al-Rummah), documenting its origins in the Tihama Mountains in the west and its course to the east of the Kingdom. It will be a documentation center and a scientific destination for geologists and those studying the natural terrain through which Wadi Al-Rummah passes and its paths.” His Highness said: “I commend the efforts of my colleague, the Secretary of the Region, Engineer Muhammad Al-Majali, who gave this center his full attention. I also thank Al-Ra’im Company and the prominent businessman Abdullah Al-Mutawa for implementing and sponsoring this distinguished project to document the history and information of Wadi Al-Rummah.” His Highness emphasized that the center will contribute to enhancing scientific knowledge about Wadi Al-Rummah, enriching related research content, and highlighting its status as one of the most important natural landmarks in the Kingdom, thus serving researchers, students, and visitors, and strengthening the valley's presence as a scientific, tourist, and cultural destination. For his part, the Secretary of the Qassim Region, Engineer Mohammed Al-Majali, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Prince of the region for his continuous support of developmental and knowledge-based projects, affirming that the center will constitute a valuable addition to the region.
08-06-2026
The Governor of Al-Qassim Region sponsors the ceremony honoring 100 outstanding students in the fifth edition of the “Buds of the Quran” program.
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, patronized the ceremony honoring outstanding students in the fifth edition of the Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz “Buds of the Quran” Quranic Studies Program, in the presence of His Highness Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, Deputy Governor of the Region. The program is overseen by the Qassim branch of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, in cooperation with the “My Community” Foundation. The ceremony was held at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Buraidah, and was attended by a number of officials and parents. His Highness the Governor of Qassim Region emphasized that the Kingdom, since its founding, has been based on the Book of God and the Sunnah of His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and has made the Holy Quran a guiding principle and constitution for life. He explained that the great care given by the wise leadership (may God support them) to the Holy Quran and its memorizers is a source of pride and honor for all citizens. His Highness said: “We praise and thank God who has blessed us with a country whose wise leadership has made the Holy Quran its guiding principle and constitution, and has supported Quran memorization societies, giving them utmost care and attention, until the Kingdom has become a global model in serving, teaching, and disseminating the Book of God.” He added: “Our wise leadership, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and my brother, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect them – is the best example in caring for the Holy Quran, through holding international and local competitions for its memorization, and encouraging Quranic programs and initiatives that contribute to raising generations connected to the Book of God, proud of its values and principles.” His Highness pointed out that among the manifestations of the Kingdom's care for the Holy Quran is the work of the King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran in Madinah, which prints and distributes copies of the Holy Quran throughout the world, in addition to gifting them to pilgrims before their departure to their countries, under the generous guidance of the wise leadership – may God protect them – thus embodying the state's commitment to serving the Holy Quran, Islam, and Muslims. He emphasized that Quran memorization programs represent a true investment in human development and the cultivation of faith and national values in young people. He commended the "Buds of the Quran" program for its outstanding educational and developmental impact, which has contributed to nurturing Quranic talents and producing shining examples of memorizers of the Holy Quran. The ceremony included a speech by the Director General of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance branch in the Qassim region, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Juwaibri, who expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Prince of the region for his continuous support and patronage of the program. He explained that this support has contributed to the program's success and the achievement of its educational and developmental goals, as well as strengthening the care for young people and their connection to the Holy Quran. He explained that the fifth edition of the program achieved outstanding results, with the participation of 22 Quran memorization societies and 633 Quranic study circles, supervised by 255 male and female supervisors, and involving 952 male and 189 female teachers. The number of students benefiting from the program reached 10,604, while the number of pages memorized exceeded 2,948,583, and the number of pages recited exceeded 2,513,774, reflecting the significant educational and developmental impact the program has had across the region's various governorates. Al-Juwaibri stated that the "Buds of the Quran" program has become a leading, high-quality program in the region, providing a stimulating Quranic environment that contributes to instilling Islamic values, developing students' personal and behavioral skills, and preparing a generation connected to the Book of God in word and deed. At the conclusion of the ceremony, His Highness the Prince of Qassim honored the outstanding students and those in charge of the program, appreciating the efforts of all partners and supporters who contributed to the success of the program and the achievement of its mission to serve the Holy Book of God and care for its memorizers.
08-06-2026
His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim honors citizen Faisal Al-Saloum in recognition of his heroic act in dealing with a burning vehicle and moving it away from its location.
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, honored citizen Faisal Al-Saloum, in the presence of the Director of Civil Defense in Qassim Region, Major General Ahmed Al-Anzi, in recognition of his heroic act and national responsibility in dealing with a burning vehicle and moving it away from its location, thus preserving the safety of others and preventing potential damage. His Highness praised Faisal Al-Saloum's courage and sound judgment in the situation, emphasizing that such humanitarian and patriotic acts embody the values of social responsibility and a sense of duty, and contribute to protecting lives and property. His Highness said: "We thank God for the presence of heroic young men like Faisal Al-Saloum, who do not hesitate to volunteer to save lives or property in such incidents." His Highness added: "I am proud of such volunteer work by the distinguished youth of our nation, and I consider such heroic acts to truly confirm that the citizen is the first line of defense." His Highness emphasized that the actions of citizen Faisal Al-Saloum serve as a shining example of proactive and responsible behavior in emergency situations, reflecting the awareness, dedication, and high sense of patriotism that characterize the citizens of this nation. His Highness also commended the role of security and other relevant authorities in promoting a culture of safety and enhancing community awareness, stressing that honoring such positive role models contributes to reinforcing these values and encouraging outstanding humanitarian and national initiatives. For his part, citizen Faisal Al-Saloum expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Prince of Qassim for this recognition, affirming that his actions were a national and humanitarian duty, and that this honor serves as an incentive to continue serving his country and community.
07-06-2026
His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim Region receives Engineer Ali Asiri on the occasion of his appointment as Director of the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification in the region
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, received in his office at the Governorate headquarters, Engineer Salman Al-Suwainee, Director of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in Qassim Region, accompanied by Engineer Ali Asiri, on the occasion of his appointment as Director of the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification in Qassim Region. His Highness congratulated Engineer Ali Asiri on this appointment, wishing him success in his new role, which will contribute to supporting environmental efforts and enhancing vegetation development and desertification control programs in the region. His Highness commended the wise leadership – may God protect them – for its attention to the environmental sector and sustainability, and its support for initiatives and projects that contribute to developing vegetation cover and preserving natural resources, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the Green Saudi Arabia Initiative. His Highness emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to develop vegetation cover and enhance environmental initiatives, which will contribute to improving the quality of life, preserving the environment, and raising the level of environmental sustainability in the region. For his part, Engineer Ali Asiri expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Prince of Qassim Region for his support and guidance, stressing his keenness to exert more efforts to serve the environmental sector and achieve the aspirations of the wise leadership - may God support it -.
07-06-2026
The Governor of Al-Qassim Region receives dignitaries, the Deputy Governors, and staff members who offer their congratulations on Eid al-Adha
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, received Their Excellencies, the Deputy Governors, Directors General, and staff of the Governorate, who offered their congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, at the Governorate headquarters in Buraidah. His Royal Highness reciprocated the greetings, praying to God Almighty that this occasion returns to the Kingdom and its wise leadership – may God support them – and to the Arab and Islamic nations with goodness, prosperity, and blessings, and that He perpetuates the blessings of security, stability, and prosperity upon the Kingdom. He affirmed that the security, prosperity, and stability enjoyed by the Kingdom are thanks to God, and then to the wise leadership – may God protect them – and their attention to serving citizens, residents, and pilgrims. He commended the significant efforts exerted by various government sectors during the Hajj season and Eid al-Adha. His Highness said, "We praise and thank God for the success of this year's Hajj season, which is considered one of the most successful seasons. The Kingdom harnessed all its capabilities and resources across various sectors to achieve the highest levels of success with efficiency and competence, thanks to God and then to the wise guidance of our leadership, may God protect them." He added, "The Kingdom's extensive experience in crowd management has provided a unique and significant advantage, achieved with high professional skill. Such unparalleled success is a source of pride for every Saudi official and citizen, and indeed for all Muslims who witnessed these achievements and the services provided to the pilgrims." His Highness, the Prince of Qassim Region, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Governorate for their efforts and work, urging everyone to continue working as a unified team and to exert even greater efforts to serve the region and fulfill the aspirations of the wise leadership.
07-06-2026
His Royal Highness the Prince of Qassim Region sponsors the graduation ceremonies for male and female trainees of the technical colleges, industrial institutes, and architecture and construction institutes in Qassim.
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, patronized the graduation ceremony for male trainees from the region's technical colleges, industrial institutes, and architecture and construction institutes on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026. The graduation ceremony for female trainees will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Girls' Technical College in Buraidah. The two graduation ceremonies celebrated the graduation of 5,827 students from the region's technical colleges, industrial institutes, and architecture and construction programs, awarding diplomas and bachelor's degrees. These graduates are part of a high-quality training program designed to equip national talent with skills that meet labor market demands and contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. His Royal Highness the Prince of the region congratulated the graduates on their achievement, expressing his pride in their accomplishments and excellence. He emphasized that the high-quality graduates produced by the technical colleges and institutes reflect the wise leadership's support for the technical training system and its commitment to developing national talent with the skills needed to meet labor market demands and contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. During the ceremony, His Royal Highness witnessed the graduates' procession, followed by a visual presentation showcasing the most prominent achievements of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation and its development over the past years. For his part, the Director General of Technical and Vocational Training in the Qassim region, Engineer Ahmed bin Ali Al-Hamoudi, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Royal Highness the Prince of the region for his generous patronage of the two ceremonies and his continuous support for the advancement of technical and vocational training in the region. He emphasized that this patronage serves as an incentive for male and female trainees to continue striving for excellence and dedication. He noted that the graduation of this number of technical and vocational professionals reflects the efforts exerted in preparing and qualifying national cadres capable of contributing effectively to economic development and achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. In their speeches during the ceremony, the graduates expressed their overwhelming joy at this moment, offering their thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness the Prince of the region for his patronage and attention. They affirmed that this occasion represents the beginning of a new phase in their professional lives, looking forward to contributing to the service of the nation and elevating the labor market through the knowledge and skills they have acquired.
17-05-2026
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