Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) highlighted the career of its former Secretary-General, Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, and his contributions to education, cultural work, history, and documentation, as well as his efforts to collect historical documents and strengthen scholarly ties with centers and institutions concerned with the history of the Arabian Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula.
According to Saudi Press Agency, his professional career also extended beyond Saudi Arabia, where he served as a cultural attach© in Austria, Yemen, and Tunisia. During his work in Yemen, he helped establish the cultural office; in Tunisia, he established a library that benefited students and scholars and combined educational, administrative, and cultural work.
Al Al-Sheikh assumed the position of Secretary-General of Darah in 1401 AH (1981) and served until the end of 1405 AH (1985). During this period, efforts focused on collecting documents related to the Saudi state across its three stages and on verifying and publishing materials documenting its history and achievements, reflecting the importance of historical documents in preserving national memory and enriching scholarly research.
Among the key milestones of Al Al-Sheikh's tenure was Darah's organization in 1401 AH (1981) of the fifth meeting of centers and institutions concerned with studies of the Arabian Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula. The event marked Darah's first conference, with the participation of several scientific centers and institutions specializing in studies of the region.