I fully agree with the views expressed in the Friday Editorial (Jan. 30). With Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at the helm the Kingdom is all set to move forward on the road to progress and prosperity. King Salman is an experienced leader with political and business acumen that will help Saudi Arabia to move smoothly amid regional and global turmoil.

King Salman’s performance as the long-serving governor of Riyadh region is a testimony to his grand vision of progress. It was mainly due to his efforts that once a small desert town, Riyadh emerged as one of the most developed cities of the world.

Similarly, King Salman is a well-known face in the international arena. The recent Cabinet shake-up and inclusion of young blood in the government is a welcome move. Under the able leadership of King Salman, the Kingdom will grow by leaps and bounds in almost all spheres of life.

As an expatriate, I hope that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will take effective measures for the protection of the rights of the expatriate community in the Kingdom.

Farhad Wahaj

Riyadh