Next week in Beirut, a book by author Imran Adham titled "The Fourth Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" will be published. It discusses the early stages of its establishment up to King Salman bin Abdulaziz taking over the management of the country in 2015. The book highlights the roles and missions played by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
In the book's introduction, the author states: "We present it to you (readers) as a modest examination of the past and present of the Kingdom, and we consider it a kind of autobiography for it." The book contains six chapters that explore the political life in the first, second, and third kingdoms, leading to the fourth, which has witnessed a series of changes in political and social fields, combating extremism, and developing tourism in recent years.
The pages of the book focus on the renaissance taking place in the Kingdom and its vision through the Vision 2030 project, which will be realized in the city of Neom and the investment and tourism projects planned for it, aiming for its image to resemble that of Europe, with the intention of completing projects ahead of schedule, covering an area of 26,500 square kilometers. Located in the northwest of the Kingdom, the Public Investment Fund has allocated $500 billion for it.
The book discusses Arab-Saudi relations and the launch of the common market for the Gulf Cooperation Council, with the Kingdom's ambition to issue the golden riyal or dinar. It also addresses Saudi Arabia's foreign relations and their development with China, leading to the understanding between Riyadh and Tehran, and what benefits this may bring to both capitals and its implications for Yemen and the region.
Additionally, the book touches upon the fourth Kingdom’s policy in the region and its new pages with Syria. It also discusses the reform policies adopted by Crown Prince bin Salman, who is working to establish structural reforms within Saudi society, focusing on youth and enhancing the presence of women in various sectors.
The fourth chapter is titled: "The Road to the Fourth Saudi Kingdom," which the author Adham believes is not far off due to the many transformations occurring in the Kingdom, particularly following King Salman's ascension to power alongside his Crown Prince. All these measures, options, and decisions, he asserts, will not compromise Saudi identity and its connection to its past.
The book also covers the centrality of the state, good governance, and how to choose employees to create new investment opportunities in oil derivatives and tourism, elaborating on the Crown Prince's policies concerning vital sectors, emphasizing the development of education and health, as well as his openness to the Arab and Islamic worlds and the outside world. Furthermore, it highlights the rejection of extremism and his country's position in addressing any conflicts between Sunni and Shia, aiming to place his country at the forefront as a formidable and peaceful regional power.
Neom remains central to bin Salman's agenda, as he tirelessly works to transition the Kingdom into a future of artificial intelligence, where he and his people are eager to realize this dream in a desert that will be filled with brilliance, science, and prosperity.
The author states: "The Prince's policy in the Fourth Saudi Kingdom, under his leadership, carries a future dimension that people do not grasp now, but they will reap its fruits tomorrow in education, health, jobs, and more (...). Congratulations to the Kingdom for having this noble leader, and congratulations to humanity for the presence of this innovative, creative thought, which carries the concerns of its citizens in its heart, devising ways and methods to elevate them from retreat to advanced stages, placing them at the forefront. Congratulations to the Saudi citizen for having this understanding leader who races against time towards expansive ambitions."
The first edition of the book has been printed in Beirut at Dar Gharam Publishing and will be sold at Antoine Bookstore. It is set to be printed in Riyadh, Paris, and other capitals in the coming weeks and will be translated into French, English, and other languages.
