On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz patronized the opening of the 29th Janadriyah National Heritage Festival today. The annual event, organized by the National Guard, showcases the culture and history of the Kingdom to visitors from around the world.

Upon his arrival, the Crown Prince was received by Minister of the National Guard Prince Meteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. He then met with several guests of honor, including Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. After watching the first round of camel races, the Crown Prince handed out prizes to the winners. Then, he and his entourage attended a dinner party.

The events were also attended by Minister of Education Prince Khalid Al-Faisal; Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Khalid; Second Deputy Prime Minister Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz; Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Saad bin Abdulaziz; Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed; Riyadh Governor Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz; President of the General Commission for Tourism and Antiquities Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; President of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thinayan; Advisor to the King Prince Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed; Deputy Riyadh Governor Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; Deputy Defense Minister Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; Chief of the Crown Prince’s Court Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; and Prince Bandar bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.