‘No barriers between Saudi rulers and citizens’

Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, highlighted on Sunday the unity and cohesion between Saudi leadership and people, taking inspiration from the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Addressing an iftar party hosted by Rashid Al-Rajih, former president of Umm Al-Qura University, he underscored the great efforts made by Saudi rulers, since the time of King Abdul Aziz, for the development of Makkah and Madinah and the Two Holy Mosques.
“The doors of Saudi leaders are open to those who want to meet them for discussions and there are no barriers between Saudis and their rulers,” the crown prince said.
He said the Saudi state is based on the Islamic faith and its constitution is the Qur’an and Sunnah. “I had the opportunity to work with all the Saudi kings who have exerted tremendous efforts for the welfare of citizens,” he said.
Prince Salman said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah had instructed all government officials to work together to boost the Kingdom’s progress and prosperity and for the development of Makkah and Madinah.
He noted the massive projects being implemented by the government in the two holy cities. “Most of these places were previously deserts and have now become world-class cities with advanced facilities.”
The crown prince welcomed positive criticisms. “Our doors and phones are open to all … and God may bless the person who showed me my shortcomings,” he said, quoting a well-known saying by Caliph Omar.
The meeting was attended by Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, Prince Turki bin Salman, chairman of Saudi Research & Marketing Group, and other dignitaries.