Saudi envoy presents credentials to Brunei sultan

Saudi Ambassador to Brunei Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Buraithin and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman, outside Bandar Seri Bega. (X/@KSAembassyBSB)
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Updated 13 September 2023
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Saudi envoy presents credentials to Brunei sultan

  • Al-Buraithin conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Brunei Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Buraithin presented his credentials to Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The reception took place at the sultan’s official residence, Istana Nurul Iman, outside the capital city of Bandar Seri Bega.

During the meeting, Al-Buraithin conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who wished the government and people of Brunei continued progress and prosperity.

Sultan Haji conveyed similar greetings to the king and crown prince and wished the ambassador success in his new post.


Prince William tours AlUla, visits nature reserve

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Prince William tours AlUla, visits nature reserve

  • Meets with rangers of the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve

RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William wrapped up the final day of his official visit to Saudi Arabia with a tour of AlUla, where he visited the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve.

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi minister of culture, accompanied the 43-year-old heir to the British throne, an avowed environmentalist, during the tour. Prince William also met with rangers working to conserve the area’s wildlife population.

Above, rangers at the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve in AlUla. (Reuters)

AlUla is home to the Hegra archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its ancient Nabataean tombs dotted amid the pristine sandstone mountains and valleys.

Saudi authorities have been vastly working on in recent years to make AlUla a top-tier destination for luxury travelers and art exhibitions.