Diriyah: The historical trajectory of the Saudi state represents a legacy of resilience and unification that began centuries before the modern era. From the early settlement of Wadi Hanifah in 430 CE to the strategic founding of Diriyah in 1446 CE by Prince Mani' Al-Muraydi, the region transitioned from a period of fragmentation to a sophisticated city-state model. This evolution laid the groundwork for Imam Muhammad bin Saud to establish the First Saudi State in 1727 CE, centering a vast political, economic, and cultural empire in Diriyah.

According to Saudi Press Agency, despite periods of political vacuum, the drive for unity persisted through the Second Saudi State founded by Imam Turki bin Abdullah, and reached its zenith with King Abdulaziz Al Saud's recapture of Riyadh in 1902 CE. Today, this 299-year legacy continues to flourish under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as the Kingdom bridges its deep historical roots with the transformative goals of Vision 2030.