U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (fast tempo) (c. 2003) U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (c. 2011) K.S.A. Royal guard Band instrumental version (c. 1984) Problems playing these files? See media help. The national anthem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was first officially adopted in 1950 without lyrics. The piece was gifted by the then Egyptian King Farouq when King Abdulaziz made a visit to Egypt. It was then adopted again in 1984 with lyrics written by Ibrāhīm Khafājī. The original composition was by Abdul-Raḥman al-Khaṭīb in 1947, and the brass instrumental version was later arranged by Sirāj Umar.
