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King Salman receives foreign ministers of Morocco and Eritrea

King Salman meets Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nasser Bourita at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. (SPA)
Updated 11 April 2019
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King Salman receives foreign ministers of Morocco and Eritrea

Updated 11 April 2019
Arab News

RIYADH: King Salman was visited by the foreign ministers of Morocco and Eritrea on Wednesday and received messages from the king of Morocco and the president of Eritrea.

Nasser Bourita, the Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation delivered greetings from King Mohammed VI during a meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace, which were reciprocated by King Salman.

Osman Saleh, the Eritrean minister of foreign affairs conveyed greetings to King Salman from Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki at a separate meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace, while the king extended his greetings to the president.

Both meetings were attended by Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of State Musaed Al-Aiban, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Minister of State for African Countries’ Affairs Ahmed Qattan, Moroccan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mustapha Mansouri and Saudi Ambassador to Eritrea Saqr bin Suleiman Al-Qurashi.

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Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

Historic Jeddah Welcomes over 2 Million Visitors in First Half of Ramadan 2026. (SPA)
Updated 10 March 2026
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Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

  • The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares
Updated 10 March 2026
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JEDDAH: Historic Jeddah continues to flourish as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural and heritage destinations, recording over 2 million visits in the first half of Ramadan.

The surge reflects the district’s vibrant and diverse activities, and the growing appeal of its Ramadan events that blend the authenticity of the place with the spirit of the season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares.

There has been a continuous flow of visitors exploring longstanding architectural landmarks and traditional marketplaces including Souq Al-Alawi, Bab Makkah Souq, and Al-Balad.

In these areas commerce intertwines with handicraft displays and storytelling, creating a cultural experience that reflects the place’s unique character and rich historical memory.

 

Topics: Ramadan2026 Historic Jeddah Saudi Arabia

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