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King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA in Malaysia King Abdullah Announces Important New Initiatives ISLAM’S HOLIEST SITE to UNDERGO EXPANSION World’s Largest Female University Opens Up Malaysian Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia f Sau sy o di A as r b ab m ia E , l M a a y l o a y OPPORTUNITY R s i e a h SAUDI ARABIA T 2 011 IN MALAYSIA 1 Congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and members of the Royal Family and the people of Saudi Arabia on their 81st National Day Celebrations on 23rd September 2011. Warmest regards from the President, Executive Council Members (EXCO) and Secretariat. HM King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques HRH Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, Aviation and Inspector General HRH Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Interior OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA FCOVER2IN MALAYSIA 2 011 13 Opportunity Saudi Arabia in Malaysia 2011 Congratulations Contents to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Contents King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and members of the Royal Family and the people of Saudi Arabia on their The Leadership 81st National Day Celebrations on H.M. King Abdullah Bin Abdul 23rd September 2011. 3 Aziz Al-Saud 32 Warmest regards from the H.R.H. Crown Prince Sultan President, Executive Council Members (EXCO) 4 Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud and Secretariat. H.R.H. Prince Naif Bin Abdul 5 Aziz Al-Saud H.R.H. Prince Saud Al Faisal HM King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud 6 Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Message 10 H.E. Mohamed Reda Abu 7 Al-Hamayel Focus HRH Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud King Abdullah Announces Deputy Prime Minister, 10 Important New Initiatives 20 Minister of Defense, Aviation and Islam’s Holiest Site Inspector General Event 13 To Undergo Expansion THE WORLD BANK’S INDEX “EASE OF National Day Education 27 DOING BUSINESS” 36 Celebration World’s Largest Feature Female University Opens HRH Prince Naif Bin 29 { Sky Is The Limit PUBLISHER Sun Media Pte Ltd Abdul Aziz Al-Saud 14 In The Kingdom EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nomita Dhar Second Deputy Prime Minister Festival | Culture SUB-EDITORS Richard Lord, Neha Lad Bilateral Updates and Minister for Interior Colours, Sounds FEATURE WRITER Sunaina Anand Malaysian Trade Mission ADVERTISING & MARKETING And Allures Of The 16 To Saudi Arabia Parul Goswami 30 Kingdom’s Festivals COVER DESIGN Arab Malaysian Valerius Reza Boenawan Visiting The Kingdom DESIGN Sophia Chia 20 Chamber Of Commerce PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS Royalty And Grandeur Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Policy | Education Come Together PRINTING Olympia Printing Pte Ltd In The Kingdom Of EDITORIAL OFFICE Sun Media Pte Ltd, Strengthening Ties 20 Kramat Lane Through Education 32 Saudi Arabia #01-02 United House, Singapore 228773 22 Tel: (65) 6735 2972 / 6735 1907 / 6735 2986 Fax: (65) 6735 3114 Newsmaker Discover E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.sunmediaonline.com Saudi Arabia Reaching The Kingdom Of Out To The World 35 Saudi Arabia 24 SUNMEDIA communication with soul This commemorative special is published under the advocacy of H.E. Mohamed Reda Abu Al-Hamayel, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia. © Copyrights 2011 by Sun Media Pte Ltd. The opinions, pronouncements or views expressed or implied in this publication are those of contributors or authors. The aim of this publication is to guide and provide general information. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained, the publisher cannot be liable for loss incurred in any way whatsoever by a company or a person relying on this information. For further inquiries, contact: The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia. 4th Floor, Wisma Chinese Chamber, No 258,OPP JalanORTUNITY Ampang, P.O. Box 12002, Kuala Lumpur - 50450 Malaysia. SAUDI ARABIA 2 011 IN MALAYSIA Tel: (60) 3 42579825 / 9831 Fax: (60) 3 42578751 Email: [email protected] 1 congrats add-outline.pdf 8/25/11 5:26:00 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA 2 IN MALAYSIA 2 011 Celebrating with the Nation National 81st Day H.M. King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA 2 011 IN MALAYSIA 3 Celebrating with the Nation National 81st Day H.R.H. Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA 4 IN MALAYSIA 2 011 Celebrating with the Nation National 81st Day H.R.H. Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA 2 011 IN MALAYSIA 5 Celebrating with the Nation National 81st Day H.R.H Prince Saud al faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Minister of Foreign Affairs OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA 6 IN MALAYSIA 2 011 Ambassador’s Message by H.E. Mohamed Reda Abu Al-Hamayel by an umbrella of love and Islamic Issues solidarity of over 1.5 billion Islam has always been the most Muslims. important factor in the determination September 23, 1932 of the Kingdom’s foreign policy. was a historical date when Since the foundation of the Kingdom his Majesty the late King of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom has Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul- devoted all available resources to Rahman Al-Saud unified serve issues of the Islamic World and segmented regions and to achieving solidarity and unity. This warring tribes into one Islamic symbiosis is the method to consolidated nation regain Muslims position and honor. upholding Islamic law and For the sake of achieving Islamic its constitution. solidarity, the Kingdom sought His Majesty, the late and initiated together with Islamic King Abdul Aziz Bin countries to establish a system of Abdul-Rahman Al-Saud Islamic governmental and non- oday, the Kingdom of Saudi dedicated more than 21 years tireless governmental organizations, like the Arabia celebrates its National efforts for the advancement of the Muslim World League, established in T Day. And while we aspire to a country in every conceivable walk of 1962, and the Organization of Islamic bright and better future, we reminisce life - consolidating the pillars of security, Conference established in 1969, both about the unforgettable events and order and stability in vast territories of headquartered in the Kingdom. achievements of the past. the Kingdom and building the basis for its These efforts originate from the Since the foundation of the development and progress. motive of Islamic solidarity that Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by His Our Custodian of the Two Holy includes several concepts - the Majesty the Late King Abdul-Aziz Bin Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdul- biggest of which is the collective Abdul-Rahman Al Saud, Saudi people Aziz, and the Crown Prince, His Royal security of Islamic countries, have remained a symbol of unity in Highness Prince Sultan Bin Abdul-Aziz, working to peacefully settle disputes the land of the two Holy Mosques. have committed themselves faithfully among Islamic countries, providing The unity has gained its legitimacy to their father’s policy by upholding economic aid to Islamic countries from the Holy Quran and the noble the teachings of Islam, accelerating and societies of limited potential, prophetic deeds (Sunna) and has development, establishing closer ties with providing emergency assistance and stirred emotion in the minds and Arabs, Muslims and friendly nations and relief to Islamic countries affected by hearts of all Saudi Citizens, men and defending world peace. Much had been disaster, and backing up Muslims and women alike. done in order to create a society where defending their issues and providing This unity has been consolidated brotherhood and friendship must prevail. moral and material support to Islamic OPPORTUNITY SAUDI ARABIA 2 011 IN MALAYSIA 7 groups wherever they exist, through which are: good-neighbor policy, non- international organizations or other generous contribution in building interference in the internal affairs of agreements. mosques and establishing Islamic other countries; strengthen relations with Defend Arab and Islamic issues in cultural centers. the Gulf States and the countries of the the international arena through We can say that Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Peninsula; strengthen relations continuous support by all political, foreign policy in the Islamic issues with Arab and Islamic countries to benefit diplomatic, and economic means. aims at achieving the following the common interests of these countries, Nonalignment and rejection of objectives : as well as advocate for their issues; disputes that threaten international Achieve comprehensive Islamic adopt nonalignment policy; establish security and peace, and respect the solidarity. cooperative relations with friendly right of people for self-determination Open new horizons for countries; and play on effective role in the and their lawful rights to self-defense. economic cooperation among international and regional organizations. Implement balanced and reasonable Islamic countries aiming at the The basis and principles of Saudi policy in the field of oil production, support of their potential and foreign policy can be generally in view of the Kingdom’s position as resources on different levels. summarized in the following: the major oil producer and the holder Stand against different types and Harmonizing with the principles of the largest world’s oil reserve . techniques of cultural overflow of the Islamic Law (Sharia’a) and and intellectual invasion that considering it the constitution of the International threaten the Islamic World. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Circle Develop the Organization of Value the principle of sovereignty The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is very Islamic Conference and support and non-interference in the internal keen to establish equal relations with the its activities to achieve more affairs of any country.
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