Asharqia Chamber Chairman and Members: Founding Day, Timeless Epics That Shaped the Ambition of the Present and the Vision of the Future

Feb. 18, 2026
Asharqia Chamber Chairman and Members: Founding Day, Timeless Epics That Shaped the Ambition of the Present and the Vision of the Future

The Chairman and members of Asharqia Chamber’s Board of Directors affirmed that the anniversary of Founding Day represents a timeless symbol of pride and honor in the heart of every Saudi citizen, explaining that the developmental momentum and the exceptional civilizational renaissance the Kingdom is experiencing at all levels under Vision 2030 prove with complete certainty that the values of sacrifice, the determination to build, and the ambition to rise are a living heritage drawn from the epics and sacrifices of the founding three centuries ago. They noted that the country today is witnessing its most splendid historical era, setting out with a sound vision toward promising future horizons.

On this glorious occasion, the Board of Directors extended its highest congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, to His Royal Highness the Governor of the Eastern Province, Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, and to His Royal Highness the Deputy Governor, Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, may Allah protect them, and to the entire loyal Saudi people.

Asharqia Chamber Chairman Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Farraj said that the anniversary of the founding embodies a legacy rich in sacrifice and steadfastness, from which we draw our pride in the forefathers who were able to overcome challenges with determination and resolve, laying firm foundations for growth and development. This day immortalizes sacrifices that call for instilling the values of sincerity in the hearts of future generations, so that they understand that building nations is the product of continuous struggle. Congratulations to us on a nation that rises and a leadership that charts a vision and an ambition for the future.

Asharqia Chamber First Vice Chairman Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Ammar Al-Khalidi affirmed that Founding Day represents the pillar of our pride and the nucleus of our ambitious vision toward comprehensive development. He noted that despite the challenges surging through the world, the efforts of the leadership and the people have combined to create an exceptional model emulated worldwide. Today, our country moves forward with giving that reaches for the sky, fulfilling through its authentic journey the aspirations of the founders, may Allah have mercy on them, of building a proud and prosperous nation.

Asharqia Chamber Second Vice Chairman Mohammed bin Ali Al-Majdouie noted that the founding anniversary arrives today as our country records unique epics of achievement, skillfully blending our deep-rooted values with the demands of the modern age. He said: “What we see day after day of accelerating civilizational momentum proves that we inherited the passion for glory from our founders, and that our ambition knows no limits under a wise leadership that has made the giving and sacrifices of the past the starting point for a global renaissance.”

Asharqia Chamber Board member Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh explained that nations take pride in their history as inspiration for the future, and this is what our country’s journey over three centuries embodies. He pointed out that Founding Day is not merely an anniversary, but a celebration of the values of sacrifice and will that built a proud entity, in which the dream turned into a distinguished reality that grows with determination and steadfastness to embrace global ambitions in all fields.

Asharqia Chamber Board member Aghareed bint Ihsan Abduljawad said that the founding anniversary overflows with the meanings of dedication and determination in continuing the journey of building, a path Saudi women walk, drawing their strength from the support of the wise leadership, may Allah protect it. Today, women are an essential partner in the nation’s renaissance, proving their merit in every field and contributing effectively to achievements, thanks to the confidence of the rulers and the full opportunity they have given women to create and build alongside men.

Asharqia Chamber Board member Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Raqeeb stressed that the anniversary of Founding Day is an anniversary of pride and honor in a nation that has become a global destination for investors from various countries, thanks to a reform approach that has developed and diversified all sectors. He noted that today the Kingdom competes with the major countries in the quality of services, the attraction of investment, and the recruitment of talent, which makes the founding anniversary an incentive to redouble efforts toward sustainable global leadership under our wise leadership, may Allah protect it.

Asharqia Chamber Board member Sarah bint Essam Al-Muhaideb affirmed that the Kingdom has proven over the ages the extent of its living responsiveness to the ambitions of its children, by creating the supportive environment for achievements in various fields. She said: “Today, the founding approach is clearly manifested in Vision 2030, which has consolidated the standing and partnership of Saudi women in the development journey as a solid base for continuing to build, so that the nation remains at the forefront of nations, embodying, in a spirit of integration and partnership, the finest forms of modernity and development.”

Asharqia Chamber Board member Abdulrahman bin Khalid Al-Zamil explained that the Saudi state was built on solid pillars of unity and dignity, and that it moves forward today under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his trusted Crown Prince toward completing the journey of giving and achievement with a steadfast will that has made our national experience a source of global inspiration. Congratulations to us on a founding anniversary that is the source and starting point of our pride and the banner of our leadership.

Asharqia Chamber Board member Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Bassam said that our successive achievements prove the depth of this historic entity, affirming that achievement has been founded on building the human being according to firm principles and values. We have proven to the whole world the solidity of our constants, which have yielded our unity and growth, and we continue to race against time toward global leadership, so that the founding anniversary remains a symbol of dignity and a firm indication of our deep belief in our principles and our aspirations toward leadership.

Asharqia Chamber Board member Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al-Jabr said that on the founding anniversary we affirm that our country has become an established international figure, which doubles our responsibility as sons of this generous nation to safeguard its achievements. Today we stand before an epic of success that draws its steadfastness from the sacrifices of our ancestors, whose features are manifested in an ambitious vision that writes a new chapter of leadership in the record of global successes every day.

Asharqia Chamber Board member Ali bin Abdullah Al-Saihati explained that the history books have immortalized the story of the founding, which lives in the heart of every Saudi citizen. He said that what leads us today to advancement, progress, and prosperity is recalling its lofty meanings of unity of word and sincerity of purpose. The efforts of everyone today, officials and citizens alike, are nothing but an extension of the journey of building and a determination to continue achievements in a manner befitting the standing of our generous nation.

Asharqia Chamber Board member Mohammed bin Abdulmohsen Al-Rashed noted that since its first inception the country has never stopped its strategy of building the human being, and that our excellence today is nothing but an extension of the planning-based approach laid down by the founders. Our achievements match global standards and drive us to draw inspiration from the values of the founding journey as the engine of our leadership and the motivation to occupy a lofty and distinguished position among nations.

Asharqia Chamber Secretary-General Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Wabel said that our country is living today its most splendid era, moving forward with a discerning vision that draws inspiration from the glories of the founding to chart unique paths of achievement. The determination of its sons has remained the solid pillar and the most important factor in shaping transformations, and this remarkable development is nothing but proof of the wisdom of the approach laid down by the first generation, whose fruits the sons of the nation reap in pride and leadership.

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