“We are from the people and there is no barrier between us and our people,” Prince Salman said while attending a prize distribution ceremony in Alghat.
He said he was pleased to be among his uncles in Alghat. “Sudairis are the uncles of 13 sons of King Abdul Aziz and a similar number of his daughters,” he pointed out.
Prince Salman referred to King Abdul Aziz’s efforts to unify the Kingdom and establish peace and security all over the country.
The minister distributed Khaled bin Ahmed Al-Sudairy prizes for educational excellence among 72 outstanding students in schools, universities and institutes.
The function was attended by Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, Gov. of Majmaa Prince Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah and other senior officials.
The Khaled bin Ahmed Al-Sudairy Prize was instituted 25 years ago. More than 1,000 students and teachers have received the prize in the past.
Speaking at the ceremony, Abdullah Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of King Faisal International Prize, commended Prince Salman for his support to education and encouragement to students.
