RIYADH: A visionary defined by her resilience and intellectual foresight, Princess Sarah bint Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud played a pivotal role in weaving the Kingdom’s educational fabric, leaving a legacy of generosity and endowments that continues to support future generations in Saudi Arabia.
“Princess Sarah was not just a daughter or wife within the ruling family; she utilized her knowledge and social awareness to serve the nation,” Salma Hawsawi, a professor of ancient history at King Saud University and a cultural heritage expert, told Arab News.
“She left an intellectual and moral legacy that reflects the image of the Saudi woman capable of balancing religious authenticity with social responsibility and tradition with modernization,” she said.
Ad-Duraybiyah farm, south of Diriyah was one of the largest and most fertile farms of its time which was donated by Princess Sarah bint Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Saud. (AN photo by Loai El-Kellawi)
Princess Sarah was born in Riyadh in 1877 (1294 AH), although the exact date of her birth is subject to some historical debate.
