Faisal Family Archives (Darat Al Faisal) is the official and primary repository for historical records of King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his descendants, serving as an integral part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s history. Established in 2011, it operates under the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.
Objectives of Faisal Family Archives
The Faisal Family Archives aim to collect all materials related to King Faisal and his descendants, whether documented, printed, visual, or audio content from inside and outside the Kingdom. It also preserves speeches, interviews, and press conferences delivered by King Faisal and his descendants at various stages of their lives.
Works of Faisal Family Archives
The Faisal Family Archives offers resources for researchers and individuals interested in learning about the life of King Faisal and his descendants, as well as for individuals involved in publishing related works. In 2020, the archives released a video of King Faisal's interview with 'CBS' Channel, which was later used in producing Saudia’s National Day film in the same year. During this 1975 interview, King Faisal shared his vision for the Kingdom's future over the next fifty years.
The Faisal Family Archives produced a documentary about Prince Saud al-Faisal (1940-2015), who served as the Kingdom’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1975 to 2015. The film explores Prince Saud’s life through interviews with about forty individuals, including family members, close friends, colleagues, and diplomatic counterparts. The documentary is divided into four parts, covering Prince Saud’s upbringing, professional career, and legacy, with a total runtime of four hours.
The Faisal Family Archives, in collaboration with al-Faisal Cultural House, contributes to publishing books related to King Faisal and his family and reviewing manuscripts submitted for publication to ensure content and reference accuracy.
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