King participates in Al-Janadriyah Festival opening ceremony

Manama, Feb 3 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today participated in the opening ceremony of the 30th edition of the National Heritage and Culture Festival. The festival is annually orgainsed by the National Guard Ministry in Al-Janadriyah region and patronized by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. HM the King was received upon arrival by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and HRH Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Minister of National Guard also President of the festival's Supreme Committee. The two leaders exchanged cordial talks and tackled the solid historical relations bonding the two kingdoms while enjoying watching the camel racings. At the end of the race, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques awarded the top five finishers.