wishers, regretting that he was not able to shake hands with everyone of them. He sent greetings to the Saudi people, including men, women and children and expressed thanks to them for their noble feelings, wishing them every health and happiness. A boy and girl extended to the monarch two bouquet of flowers to express their joy of his return to the country. In an official motorcade past roads decorated with welcoming placards, banners and national flags while a big number of citizens chanting national songs, carrying the monarch's photographs and Kingdom's flags and greeting him rowed at the side of the road. Making his way to his palace, the King exchanged greetings with his people by waving his hand to them. At the palace, folk dance bands were awaiting him to express jubilance of his safe return. --More