King receives Saudi Cultural attaché and students

Washington, November 15, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz received last night at his
residence here, Saudi Cultural Attaché to U.S. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah
Al-Eisa and a number of Saudi students pursuing their academic
studies in the United States.


During the reception, the King announced 50 percent hike in
students' bursaries saying “you are representing your homeland, I ask
you to hold fast to peacefulness and serenity. Be patient with anyone
who might cause harm. You can gain your lawful right through good
words. Be patient for the sake of your religion and your country
which you represent indeed."

The King, then, received memorial gifts from the Saudi students on
scholarships. He thanked them and expressed his appreciation by
saying "You are my gift, May Allah bless you all."


The reception was attended by Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of
Foreign Affairs; Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance and a
number of high-level officials.