Suleiman, Member of the Senior Ulema Commission, King Abdulaziz Legion of Honor (First Class) in his capacity as this year's Saudi Cultural Personality. Before leaving the scene, the monarch bade farewell to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. The opening ceremony and dinner party were attended by Prince Bandar bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman; Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Governor of Makkah Region; Prince Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Kabeer; Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Minister of Interior; Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence; other princes, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashed Al-Zayani, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council; ministers, official guests of the festival, senior civil and military officials and a group of citizens.