RIYADH, 4 August 2005 — A cross-section of Saudis from different walks of life expect the new leadership to carry forward the reforms program set in motion by King Fahd in the economic, political and administrative fields. “As crown prince, King Abdullah was instrumental in moving the Saudi nation toward social and political reforms, while giving a stable government in the Kingdom,” said Dr. Selwa Al-Hazzaa, chairwoman of the “Friends of Saudi Arabia” — a forum set up at the initiative of then Crown Prince Abdullah.