RIYADH: US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney attended the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, held in Al-Sayahid, Riyadh, under the theme “Glory to its people,” the state-run SPA news agency reported on Tuesday.

The ambassador said: “This is my first visit to the festivasaul, and I was amazed by the celebration and organization level of the Saudi heritage and the many new things in the Kingdom.”

He added: “Saudis and Americans share the love of nature and being around it, but I think that many Americans do not know much about camels, and I recommend that they visit the festival and learn about the events and activities that accompany it.”

Ratney was briefed on the vision, mission, comprehensiveness and events of this eighth festival.