The Museums Commission opened today the exhibition "Two Swords and a Palm Tree.. Archive of the Saudi Emblem", in the presence of a number of intellectuals, researchers and those interested in the history of the Kingdom and its visual arts, at the Masmak Palace Museum in Riyadh.

 The exhibition continues until November 21, 2025, offering visitors a comprehensive journey following the path of the national emblem since 1932 AD until its current form, in a framework that combines authenticity and modernity.

 The choice of Masmak Palace Museum to host the exhibition comes because of the exceptional symbolism it carries in Saudi history, as its name is linked to the event of the recovery of Riyadh in 1902 AD at the hands of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud - may ,d have mercy on him - which was the moment that formed a major turning point in the march of unifying the Kingdom.

 The palace stands tall in the center of the capital, a witness to the beginnings of the state, and preserving within its walls the features of that era. In recent decades, it has turned into a national museum that receives visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom, to display through its halls and holdings the biography of the founding of the modern Saudi state.

 The "Two Swords and a Palm Tree" exhibition is based on meticulous research in cooperation with experts and specialists in the fields of history and design, to provide an in-depth reading of the national emblem, not as just a visual element decorating official documents, but as a symbol rooted in the collective conscience reflecting the connotations of national identity and Saudi cultural heritage.

 The exhibition provides a selected collection of original documents and rare archival pieces, and artistic and design works showing the transformations the emblem went through over the decades.

 The interactive experience of the exhibition includes visual displays and animated films that allow visitors to contemplate the development of the national emblem and observe its renewed aesthetics, reflecting its ability to adapt to social and cultural transformations, while at the same time consolidating its presence as a unifying icon representing the and unity of the Kingdom.

 The Museums Commission confirmed that organizing the exhibition comes within its efforts to preserve cultural heritage and enhance public awareness of the importance of national identity, noting that the national emblem, with its symbolism of the two swords and the palm tree, does not represent a fixed visual form only, but is a living record reflecting the state's journey and aspirations across generations.

 The exhibition keeps pace with the ,als of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to highlight national heritage and enhance its role in the present and future, by transforming major historical sites like Masmak Palace into vibrant cultural spaces that attract visitors and enrich their cognitive experience.

 The exhibition program includes workshops and activities directed at various age groups, seeking to link generations with their history and national symbol, and introducing them to its value and status in the Saudi memory.