Saudi and foreign officials and citizens have expressed their congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, the Deputy Crown Prince, the Royal Family, and citizens on the ninth anniversary of the King's assumption of power in the Kingdom, praying to Allah Almighty to preserve the leader of the march and maintain the Kingdom's security and stability. In statements to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the officials commended the King's gigantic achievements in all fields, particularly in the Two Holy Mosques and holy sites. They included President of Sudan Scholars Association Professor Mohammed Othman Saleh; Professor of International Relations at Hassan II University in Casablanca Dr. Tareq Athlati; Director of Civil Defense in Asir Region Major General Mohammed bin Rafie' Al-Shihri; Chief of Branch of Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution in Asir Region Dr. Ibrahim bin Yahya Atif; Director of Civil Defense in Baha Region Major General Ali bin Abdullah Al-Suwat; Governor of Turbah Khalid bin Hassan Al-Ruwais; Governor of Riyadh Al-Khubara Fahd bin Hassan Al-Sultan; an a number of citizens in various regions of the Kingdom.