In a statement on this occasion, the Speaker of the Shura Council said "The Shura Council and its members are looking forward with great pride for this occasion in such days of each year, where the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques will culminate a finishing year of the Council's current session and opens the new year under his royal patronage and generous care," Dr. Al-Sheikh added, "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' annual royal speech under the dome of the Shura Council will be a comprehensive one in its contents on national issues, developmental approach, to which the state is looking forward and seeking to achieve in all areas in a comprehensive and balanced development march that meets the needs of citizens, and achieves their aspirations, in addition to the current regional and international political issues and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position towards them." --SPA 14:59 LOCAL TIME 11:59 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w