April 19, 2000 A visit by Mr. Robert Blackwell, Director of the Middle East Program at Harvard University, and a meeting with His Highness the President for joint cooperation between the Center, the Association, and Harvard University.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, issued a Royal Decree to commemorate the founding day annually on February 22nd, which represents the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's deep historical, civilizational, and cultural roots when Imam Muhammad bin Saud established the first Saudi state in 1139 AH / 1727 CE.