The Saudi Royal Court announced today, Friday, 27 Rajab 1447 AH, corresponding to 16 January 2026 AD, that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – is undergoing medical examinations at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, in order to check on his health and safety.
The official statement issued by the Royal Court reads: “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – is undergoing medical examinations today, Friday, 27 Rajab 1447 AH, corresponding to 16 January 2026 AD, at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh. May God protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and grant him health and well-being.”.
This announcement comes as part of the Royal Court's established practice of transparency in communicating directly with citizens and the media regarding the health of the wise leadership, reflecting the strength of the relationship and mutual trust between the leadership and the Saudi people. Medical checkups are a routine procedure for leaders and heads of state to ensure vital signs and general health, and the medical team overseeing His Majesty's health is committed to monitoring his condition regularly and continuously to guarantee his well-being.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, chosen by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for these examinations, is a world-class medical institution and a beacon of advanced healthcare in the Middle East. The hospital boasts a long history of providing highly specialized medical care according to the highest international standards. It is staffed by a select group of national and international medical professionals and equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies, making it the premier medical destination for cases requiring exceptional care.
News about the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, receives widespread attention locally, regionally, and internationally, given the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's esteemed position and its significant political and economic influence in the world. Since assuming the throne, King Salman has wisely and capably led the Kingdom into a new era of development and growth, overseeing the launch of historic transformations within the framework of "Saudi Vision 2030," thereby strengthening the Kingdom's leading role in international forums and its service to the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations.
Under the reign of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enjoys political stability and economic prosperity, with development continuing according to plan. The health of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is of paramount importance not only to Saudi Arabia but to the world at large, given Riyadh's pivotal role in stabilizing global energy markets and maintaining geopolitical balance in the region. This makes the world's attention constantly focused on Riyadh to ensure the well-being of its leader.
As soon as the statement was issued, sincere prayers poured in from citizens and residents, and from leaders of brotherly and friendly countries, beseeching God Almighty to protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to clothe him in health and wellness, and to keep him as a treasure for the nation and the Islamic Ummah, so that he may continue the journey of giving and building in the service of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, and in serving the causes of his country and his nation.
