12Jan2003 Governor of Eastern Province receives Saudi-U.S. Exchange League members

Dammam, 12th January 2003

Prince Mohammad bin Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, today received members of the Saudi-US Exchange League, led by Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Saud and Head of the delegation, Dr Gregory Ben of the U.S. Emerson University.

Prince Mohammad bin Fahd welcomed the delegation and spoke on the merits of Islam and the prominent role of women and Shoura in Saudi society.

The delegation lauded progress in Saudi Arabia, the tolerance of Islam, and Arab traditions.

The delegation is composed of 32 scholars, students and journalists.

The League is a private organization comprised of scholars, students and journalists, aimed at promoting understanding between Saudi and U.S. citizens.

Source: SPA

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