May peace return to our region soon. May our homes remain safe, and may no one ever have to question the safety of the place they call home.
May Allah always protect Saudi Arabia, its people, and every innocent soul caught in the darkness of war. 💚🇸🇦
It has been a few chaotic and unsettling months for all of us in this region, from the beginning of the war between the US and Iran to the more recent escalation involving the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
Above all, I pray for the innocent lives lost, for those who have been injured, for the families whose lives have changed forever, and for everyone living through the uncertainty of war.
This is our home. It is where our hearts belong, where our families live, where our memories were made, and where our future lies. We love this land deeply, and we would stand by it and defend it until our very last breath.
But having faith does not mean we are unaffected by what is happening around us. Knowing how unpredictable and devastating violence can be naturally brings moments of uncertainty and disruption.
And I am not saying any of this because I am afraid. Our faith remains strong, as does our trust in our government and the strength, unity, and resilience of the Saudi people to protect our country and one another.
Safety. It is one of the first words we use when we speak to others about Saudi. It is something we have always taken pride in, something deeply rooted in our sense of belonging. We have grown up feeling safe in this homeland, and that feeling is difficult to put into words.
These were ordinary people on their way somewhere. Returning to a place they call home, traveling for work, visiting loved ones, or going on a holiday. Whatever their destination or reason for traveling, no innocent life should ever become a casualty of war.
Away from politics, hidden agendas, and the complexities of war, what breaks my heart the most is the human cost. The attacks on Riyadh Airport, and the reports of civilians being killed or severely injured while simply making their way to travel, are heartbreaking.
This is an MBS appreciation post.
I don’t think he gets anywhere near enough credit for what he’s doing for the Muslim world.
In Sudan, he’s fighting against the genocidal RSF militia.
In Yemen, he’s backing the Yemeni government against the khat munching rogue Houthi militia.
In Syria, he’s investing billions into its reconstruction and is the main backer of the vision to turn the country into a major trade and connectivity hub.
In Lebanon, he’s the main backer of the Lebanese government, both economically and diplomatically.
In Palestine, he’s helped secure Trump’s backing for the Gaza peace plan and is set to invest billions in Gaza’s reconstruction and the establishment of a Palestinian state.
He successfully lobbied France, Britain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino to recognise Palestinian statehood, with Belgium also committing to recognition.
In Pakistan, he’s repeatedly stepped in with billions in financial assistance to help prevent an economic collapse.
In Somalia, he’s supporting Somalia’s unity and working to block any recognition of breakaway regions like Somaliland.
And in Saudi Arabia, he’s grown the sovereign wealth fund from $150 billion to 1 trillion and doubled the country’s GDP since taking power.
All of this while confronting Iranian and Israeli expansionism across the region, and while being called a traitor and a sellout.
If you’ve been conditioned to hate this man, ask yourself how much of that hatred comes from what you actually know and how much comes from what you’ve been fed.
Because whatever you think of him, you should be hoping and praying that he succeeds in what he’s trying to achieve. If his vision succeeds, the entire Muslim world stands to benefit.
الله يلعن المطبلين واحد واحد ويلعن المتطرفين والحاقدين كلهم مثل بعض على اعينهم غشاوة وابعد مايكونون عن الحقيقة عقولهم محجوبة ومحيدة عن الواقع ولاتاخذ منهم لاحق ولاباطل..