University President: National Day is the story of a nation that began with unification and took root through building

Professor Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharkh, President of Qassim University, affirmed that the Saudi National Day carries with it the story of a homeland that began with unification, was rooted in construction, and has been renewed through prosperity. He pointed out that on this cherished occasion, we proudly recall the achievements of the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud—may God rest his soul—and his loyal men in the year 1351 AH, when the unification of the country was announced and the foundations of a steadfast state were established, drawing its strength from God, and then from unity and the cohesion between the leadership and the people.

His Excellency the President of the University noted that since that day, the journey of prosperity has not stopped, as the righteous sons of the founder have successively carried the trust, and the stages of development have followed one another until the Kingdom has become today an exemplary homeland in its security and unity, prosperous with its achievements, influential with its presence and standing, explaining that when we repeat on the National Day «Our pride is in our nature,» this phrase summarizes an authentic aspect of the Kingdom's history; for the pride of the homeland is not only in its material achievements, but in the values of its sons and daughters, in their authenticity and determination, in their ability to work and achieve, and in their ambition that renews itself with every phase.

He added: Today, during the reign of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz—may God protect them—the Kingdom is advancing into a new phase of its journey, guided by an ambitious vision that invests in people and opens up broad horizons for the nation's sons and daughters in science, creativity, and innovation, so they may be active partners in shaping their country's future. From here, the responsibility of universities becomes clear; building the nation begins with building the individual, and investing in the future starts with knowledge.

Al-Sharikh said: At Qassim University, we sense our responsibility in this journey, and we are working to develop our programs and outputs, enhance research and innovation, nurture talent, and prepare national competencies that possess knowledge and skill and contribute to achieving the targets of Saudi Vision 2030. We are proud of what the university is blessed with regarding the nation's sons and daughters—students, faculty members, and staff—who contribute with their abilities to serving their country and preserving its achievements, asking God to protect our dear kingdom and its leadership, to perpetuate its security, glory, and prosperity, and to grant everyone success in continuing the journey of building and achievement.