President of Arab Organization of Tourism Dr. Bandar bin Fiheid Al-Fiheid announced that Al-Taif city was selected as capital of Arab summer retreat 2013. In a press conference held today in the presence of Governor of Al-Taif Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Moammar, Dr. Al-Fiheid said that Al-Taif city has witnessed during the past years many conventions and international conferences in various fields, in addition to the cultural festivals reflecting its status as a tourist destination, as well as its excellent location near Makkah.