Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Egyptian President patronize launching ceremony of two ships

Jeddah, December 05, SPA--The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Egypt's President Mohammed Hosni
Mubarak patronized at Jeddah Islamic Seaport here today the launching
ceremony of two fast ships named "Riyadh and Cairo" presented as
gifts from the people of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Egyptian
people to transport passengers and vehicles between the Kingdom and
Egypt.

Upon arrival at the venue, the King and the Egyptian
President were received by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, the
Governor of Makkah region, Prince Mishaal bin Majed bin Abdulaziz,
the Governor of Jeddah; Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, the
Minister of Finance; and Dr. Jubarah bin Eid Al-Suraiseri, the
Minister of Transport and Chairman of Board of Directors of Saudi
Ports Authority.
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