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Saudi King Visits Qasr al-Hukm District in Riyadh

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques upon his arrival at Qasr al-Hukm area in the capital Riyadh (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques upon his arrival at Qasr al-Hukm area in the capital Riyadh (SPA)
    Asharq A-Awsat
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Saudi King Visits Qasr al-Hukm District in Riyadh

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques upon his arrival at Qasr al-Hukm area in the capital Riyadh (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques upon his arrival at Qasr al-Hukm area in the capital Riyadh (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited on Thursday Qasr al-Hukm area in the capital Riyadh, which includes the headquarters of the Riyadh region and al-Masmak Palace.

The King toured the building, during which he reviewed the long history of achievements while he was the governor of Riyadh. 

He then visited al-Masmak Palace, its surroundings, mosque, Diwaniyah (council), main courtyard and other open courtyards, and the upper floor, and saw some of the popular heritage pieces.  

The Palace is a historical and heritage landmark. Its construction started during the reign of Imam Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud in 1865. It represents the story of King Abdulaziz in unifying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

The King was received upon his arrival by Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, and Undersecretary of Riyadh region Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz al-Sudairy, in addition to a number of officials. 

The King was accompanied by Prince Mansour bin Saud, Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Fahd, Prince Sattam bin Saud, Prince Faisal bin Saud bin Mohammed, Al-Baha Governor Prince Dr. Hossam bin Saud, Advisor to the King Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Sattam, Madinah Governor Prince Faisal bin Salman, Prince Saud bin Salman, and Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdul Ilah. 

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Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

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