RIYADH, 12th February, 2014 (WAM)--Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, has conveyed the regards of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Sheikh Sultan expressed today in the inaugural ceremony of the 29th edition of Jenadrivah Heritage & Cultural Festival opened by the Saudi Crown Prince, the gratitude on selecting the UAE as a guest of honour in this year's festival. "We appreciate this noble gesture, which reflects the depth of fraternal ties between the two countries." The Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival, is the most famous cultural event in Saudi Arabia. It is organised each year by the National Guard. For two weeks a year, the festival gives over a million Saudis a glimpse into the past. First held in 1985, the festival highlights the Kingdom?s commitment to keeping the traditional culture and crafts of Saudi Arabia alive.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2014.
