Prince Salman patronises charitable project

14Oct2003 Riyadh, 14th October 2003

Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region, today patronized a ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the charitable endowment project ‘Businesses Oasis’, which was organised by the Society for Handicapped Children.

Upon arrival at the venue, Prince Salman was received by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Chairman of the Society’s Board of Directors, and other officials.

Prince Salman unveiled a memorial plaque for the project, and was briefed on its programs.

Prince Salman delivered a speech, in which he expressed his appreciation for the work of charitable societies, such as the Society for Handicapped Children, which provide resources and operate investment projects to support the welfare services, in addition to implementing projects with the contributions of philanthropists.

At the speech ceremony, it was announced that Prince Salman contributed SR1 million to the charity, and Prince Sultan bin Salman donated a plot of land worth SR2 million.

The ceremony was attended by Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources for Petroleum Affairs, and other princes and officials.

Source: SPA

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