Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) will host the "Third International Conference on the History of King Abdulaziz" in the Conference Hall on the university campus in Riyadh on January 28-29, 2025. The conference, titled "The economy in the reign of King Abdulaziz: Empowerment, development, and sustainability," will be held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.

IMSIU President Prof. Ahmed Al-Ameri expressed appreciation for the royal patronage of the conference, which will delve into King Abdulaziz's thoughts on the economy, examine the economic policies and systems during his reign. The conference will show the role of the Saudi economy under King Abdulaziz’s rule in achieving sustainable development. It will also explore the values and factors that ensured the effectiveness of the Saudi economy.

Al-Ameri said the third edition will bring together a distinguished group of scholars and researchers from all over the world, and will feature activities, discussion panels, and workshops. The conference will focus on aspects such as the sources of the Saudi economy, addressing economic crises, modern approaches to the study of history, development, and economics, and the establishment of governmental and private economic institutions.