AA. The Standard & Poor's commended the Kingdom's efforts to promote and diversify its economy, which led to accelerated and real growth of the per capita income as well as the prudent management of its financial reserves. The announcement comes after a similar announcement by Fitch international credit rating agency during the month of March last year. Then, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud made the following remarks: Praise be to Allah at this blessed time in which I have heard what is of service to religion, the homeland and the people, and service of every human being who asks the Kingdom for any help, anything that is of service to Islam and Muslims always and ever. I ask from the ministers to discharge their duty sincerely and faithfully and fear Allah Almighty. I wish you all the best and to meet your people, young and old, as if they were me. I ask this especially from Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal. Like what we said previously and like what I heard from you that our ambassadors receive citizens, young and old. May Allah guide you. Allah will compensate any money for your country. All this is obvious by the grace of your Lord...Thank you." Then, Secretary General of the Council of Ministers read the decrees of the budget.
