The Kingdom enjoys prosperity, security and stability, Crown Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, asserted here Friday evening. Speaking at a dinner in his honor hosted by Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, the Crown Prince said the tumult in the region and other parts of the world has had no effect on the Kingdom's stability and security. “We are indebted to Almighty Allah for this prosperity and stability,” he said. “As long as Almighty Allah bestows His infinite mercy on us and is satisfied with us in all matters taught by His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we are assured of our well-being as the Holy Qur'an and Prophet's Sunnah have been our constitution and approach,” the Crown Prince said. He praised Allah for the success of this year's Haj season and congratulated King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and the Saudi people on this success. “The Kingdom and its leadership have had the honor that Almighty Allah bestowed upon them in assuming the responsibility and the service of the Two Holy Mosques,” the Crown Prince said. Prince Naif said that he had the honor to be selected by King Abdullah and the Allegiance (Pledge) Commission as the Crown Prince to succeed late Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz. The late Prince Sultan, he said, had been a role model for him. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal congratulated Prince Naif on his selection as the Crown Prince, noting that the Saudi people are confident that the well-managed administration and wisdom of the Crown Prince would help them in realizing their objectives and aspirations. He also lauded the Crown Prince for security and stability in the Kingdom and his adherence to the Holy Qur'an and Prophet's Sunnah. Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank, spoke on behalf of the citizens of Makkah. Dr. Ali congratulated the Crown Prince on the success of this year's Haj season. “It has been one of the best Haj seasons, thanks to the efforts and directives of the Crown Prince,” he said. The reception was attended by a number of princes and officials.
