Fact Check: Does the foundation stone at Trump International Golf Club bear Islamic inscription?

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: A post has been circulating on social media showing the foundation stone laid for the Trump International Golf Club in Saudi Arabia bearing Islamic inscriptions. The photo has sparked speculations wth some doubting whether it really bears Islamic inscriptions. Let us verify the news and find out the facts behind it. 

Claim: Trump project foundation stone bears Islamic inscriptions

Dar Al Arkan, in partnership with Dar Global and The Trump Organization, has officially unveiled the Trump International Golf Club project in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, January 11.

Based on the reports, the 'foundation stone' for the club in Diriyah includes Islamic inscriptions, sparking speculations among online users about whether it actually has such religious bearings.

Fact Check: The stone bears Islamic inscriptions

Based on the photographs of the golden stone inscription, it reads, “In The Name Of Allah, Most Gracious, The Most Merciful Under The Reign Of The Custodian Of The Two Holy Mosques.”

Hence, it proves the reports that the inscription bears an Islamic inscription. 

The inscription also mentions that the structure is under the reign of the custodian of the two Holy Mosques.

Below, it mentions the names of the custodians, which reads, “Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz.”

The inscription further reads, “May Allah protect them.”

Trump Organization expands its footprint to Saudi Arabia

This marks the Trump Organization’s inaugural venture into the Diriyah project, expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia following successful collaborations with Dar Al Arkan and Dar Global on other regional developments.

The Trump Organization executive vice president, Eric Trump, said: “We are proud to expand our presence with this landmark development in Wadi Safar. Trump International Golf Club, Wadi Safar will redefine luxury and excellence in the region, setting a new standard that reflects the brand’s enduring commitment to quality, prestige, and timeless elegance.”

“We look forward to creating a destination that complements the rich heritage of the region while delivering a global standard of luxury living.”

Situated just outside Riyadh, Wadi Safar in Diriyah is known for its strategic significance and scenic views. It is envisioned as a luxury enclave that aligns with the larger Diriyah master plan, a crucial element of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s initiative to diversify its economy and boost its international standing.