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Prince Al-Waleed receives Tunisian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Bin AbdulAziz Al-Saud, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, received in his office in Riyadh, the Tunisian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Salaheddine Maawi.

Several topics that concern Saudi Arabia and Tunisia were discussed during the meeting. Prince Al-Waleed and the ambassador reviewed the latest regional and international developments and the financial and political situation in Tunisia.

Ambassador Maawi presented to Prince Al-Waleed a letter from the Tunisian President Zein Al-Abideen Bin Ali thanking the Prince for his last visit to Tunisia to attend the opening of the Al-Abideen Mosque in Carthage, and for his generous donation of four million dollars for the completion of the project. The ambassador also presented a mini-replica of the Al-Abideen Mosque as a token of appreciation from the government and people of Tunisia.

Prince Al-Waleed, on his part, confirmed to the ambassador the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, referring to Tunisia as his second country. The Prince added that his friendship with the Tunisian President, whom he met several times in the past few years is an extension to the ideal diplomatic relationship between both countries. -- (menareport.com)
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Saudi authorities arrest ''terrorist'' east of capital
Saudi security authorities arrested a wanted man at Al-Salam suburb east of Riyadh, according to a ?Wednesday report. ?

Al-Jazeera reported that after receiving the information required, security officials intensified their presence, cordoned off the Al-Salam suburb and ?
?arrested the wanted "terrorist" without any resistance or shooting.?(Albawaba.com)
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Official: Investment in Saudi Eastern Province is booming
Saudi Arabia's Eastern province is experiencing an industry boom, according to Minister of Trade, Hashim A. Yamani. Close to 40 new Dammam project licenses have already been issued this year, the majority of which are petrochemical support ventures, reported Arab News.

Business experts predict that the liberalization policy adopted by the Kingdom will yield positive results with many foreign investors showing keenness to join their Saudi counterparts in setting up new joint ventures, particularly in the petrochemical sector. -- (menareport.com)
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Saudi army chief receives South Korean counterpart
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Chief of the General Staff General Sultan Al-Mutairi received in Riyadh Wednesday the South Korean Chief of the General Staff, General Nam Jae John, according to the official Saudi Press Agency.

The agency reported that during the reception, the two officials exchanged cordial talks and discussed topics of joint concern. No further details were provided. (Albawaba.com)