The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud patronized here today the closing ceremony of King Abdulaziz Festival for Camels (1438H - 2017) at the festival's site in Southern Siahed in Dahana Desert which is about 140 kilometers northeast of Riyadh. Upon arrival, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his guests, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Kingdom of Bahrain; Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; Chairman of Board of Trustees of Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian Works and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council in the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Qatari Olympic Committee Sheikh Joa'n bin Hamad Al Thani and Omani Minister of Sports Affairs Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed Al-Saadi, were received by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, and a number of officials. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques was accompanied by a number of princes. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques was briefed on the project of Saudi Village for Camels. The Saudi monarch launched the Saudi Village for Camels. A speech ceremony was held on this occasion. Then, the winners of King Abdulaziz Festival for Camels were announced. The winners were honored to shake hands with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and received their prizes. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the guests watched a historical play titled "Camels are Civilization". The Saudi Ardah (a type of folkloric dance in Saudi Arabia) was performed. At a conclusion of the ceremony, the Royal Anthem was played. Then, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud left the ceremony heading for Riyadh. The ceremony was attended by a number of princes, ministers, civil and military senior officials and a group of citizens.
