Founding Day: A Vision of National Renaissance and Leadership
In a special Suna3 Al Roya issue marking Saudi Founding Day, Mr. Mahd Saleh Kateb, CEO of Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries, discusses the meaning of this great national day and its connection to the Kingdom's nation-building journey.
Mr. Mahd Saleh Kateb, CEO — Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries
299 Years Since the Kingdom's Foundation
3 Leading Brands
1727 CE: The Start of a Long-Established Journey
Today we celebrate an anniversary dear to everyone's hearts: Founding Day, which embodies the beginning of a journey launched more than three centuries ago, when Imam Mohammed bin Saud—may God have mercy on him—founded the first state of an enduring national entity, built on firm foundations of faith, unity, and stability. — Mr. Mahd Saleh Kateb | In an exclusive interview with Suna3 Al Roya
Founding Day: A Bright Milestone in the Kingdom's History
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Founding Day is a bright milestone in Saudi Arabia's history, through which we recall the sacrifices of those who worked sincerely and gave their most precious possessions to build a strong state that preserves security, delivers justice, and provides a dignified life for its people.
On this day, we celebrate the authentic national values on which the Saudi state was founded: courage, loyalty, justice, and unity between leadership and people. These values shaped the nation's identity and underpinned its unity and continuity through the ages, despite the challenges and difficulties it faced.
Founding Day affirms the Kingdom's historical depth and continuity through its various stages, reflecting Saudi Arabia's deep roots, clear identity, and sincere, unwavering sense of belonging. — Mr. Mahd Saleh Kateb
From Deep-Rooted History to a Bright Future
Today, as the Kingdom experiences a historic era of development and comprehensive renaissance under its wise leadership, we recognize that the progress and prosperity we see continue those blessed beginnings, and that our flourishing present is the fruit of a strong foundation laid on Founding Day.
On this occasion, we all affirm our pride in the Kingdom's wise leadership, our loyalty to the nation, and our determination to continue building and contributing. Each from our own position, we ask Almighty God to protect Saudi Arabia, preserve its blessings of security and stability, and guide its wise leadership toward all that is good.
Loyalty and Belonging
We renew our pledge that this nation will remain proud through its leadership and people, strong in its unity, rooted in its values, and moving toward a brighter, more prosperous future.
A Vision of the Future
May God protect Saudi Arabia, and may our nation prosper every year as it builds and develops toward Vision 2030 and a comprehensive renaissance.
The Pillars That Built an Enduring State
Since its founding, the Saudi state has rested on a set of authentic national values that have made it a model of unity and stability:
Courage and resolve—the spirit of facing challenges and standing firm across three centuries
Loyalty and commitment—upholding the principles and constants laid down by our fathers and grandfathers
Justice and fairness—establishing justice as a pillar of a cohesive, prosperous society
Unity between leadership and people—the national cohesion that has made the Kingdom a model to follow
Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries
Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries keeps pace with the Kingdom's development and growth by providing world-class hygiene products that serve Saudi consumers and meet their daily needs. The company carries three leading brands in the Saudi and Gulf markets.