Under the patronage of King Abdullah, Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Mohieddin Khoja, Minister of Culture and Information, inaugurated Monday the 2nd Saudi Intellectuals Forum in the presence of more than 1,000 participants from Saudi Arabia and abroad. Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Khoja conveyed the greetings and wishes of the King and the Crown Prince for the success of the Forum. He said Saudi Arabia has paid attention to culture, arts and literature, quoting Article 29 from the basic system of governance as saying, “The State shall patronize science, literature and culture, encourage scientific research, protect Islamic and Arab heritage, and contribute to Arab and Islamic civilization and humanity.” On the other hand, Princess Adelah Bint Abdullah graced a drama show following the inauguration ceremony within the framework of women's events of the Forum.
