Lebanese prime minister leaves after Saudi visit

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati left Jeddah after Saudi visit. (Supplied)
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Updated 31 March 2024
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Lebanese prime minister leaves after Saudi visit

  • Mikati arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah and also visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah

JEDDAH: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia on Saturday after completing his Umrah rituals in Makkah.

He was seen off King Abdulaziz International Airport by Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Jalawi and the consul general of Lebanon in Jeddah, Walid Minkara, as well as a number of officials.

Mikati arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah and also visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

 

 


King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. (SPA)
Updated 27 December 2025
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King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

  • Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom

RIYADH: The 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is drawing record numbers of international tourists, solidifying its reputation as a premier cultural and heritage event in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. According to its organizers, more than 3,000 people from over 50 countries have already visited.

The festival combines a rich array of cultural and entertainment programs that introduce visitors to the world of camels, from their various breeds to their significance in Saudi heritage.

Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom.

Many visitors have expressed admiration for the quality of the festival’s organization and the hospitality they received, with some describing it as a “living museum,” the report said.