Saudi-US Gathering in Abha Billed a Big Success
Hayat Al-Ghamdi, Arab News
ABHA, 29 November 2007 � A Saudi-American gathering tackling educational and economic issues ended in Abha yesterday.
The Abha Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the US Consulate in Jeddah jointly organized the gathering to celebrate over 60 years of good relations between the two countries.
Abdul Aziz Al-Khadiri from the Asir Municipality inaugurated the gathering, which was also attended by officials from the American Consulate. Highlights of the event included screening of documentaries and an art exhibition. Workshops were held for English teachers of both sexes.
Officials explained to the gathering how to get a US visa and the procedures that Saudis need to follow to study in the United States. The deputy of the board of directors the Abha chamber, Muhammad Abdul Aziz Al-Amir, said that many businessmen from the are are willing to invest in US companies. He also said that many students from the region hoped to pursue their education in America.
The American delegates said they were surprised with the huge number of people gathered at the event, especially that many women showed up. According to Al-Amir, people of different social and educational backgrounds came to the gathering. On the second day, more than 4,000 people attended.
Source: Arab News
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