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Royal Highness Crown Prince Sultan bin
Abdul Aziz Al-Saud. Such developments
were indicators that bilateral relations
have entered a new phase of promotion
and development. Seven Memorandum of
Understandings were signed during
President Roh’s visit to the Kingdom.
The Republic of Korea is one of important
countries for the Kingdom in terms of
its economic international relations order.
As being a developing country with a useful
and impressive development experience,
as well as its international influence
as a G-20 member, and as one of important
international trade partner with the
Kingdom, Korea has acquired a unquie
experience in facing international economic
crises.
Extending bilateral investments may
lead to the strengthened political and economical
ties, and thus achieve economic
growth for both sides. Trade relations between
Saudi Arabia and the Republic of
Korea have witnessed a steady development
during the last five years which is reflected
by increasing of trade volume
reached 300 percent during that period.
The number of joint ventures reached
around 98 projects, including industrial
ones.
Lastly, I pray for Almighty God to grant
success to the leader of the renaissance
march, the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-
Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, and His Royal Highness Crown
Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud,
may God protect them, for their tireless efforts
to promote the Kingdom to the highest
position and to make the Kingdom’s
people more happier. I may also pray for
God every success in carrying out my missions
and enhancing the distingushed between
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and
the friendly Republic of Korea.
Historical Site & Sightseeing
Place in Saudi Arabia
Al-Hijr (Madain Salih)
In 2008, the Archaeological Site of Al-
Hijr (Madâin Sâlih) was enlisted to the
UNESCO’s list of the world cultural heritage
as the first UNESCO’s World
Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi
Arabia. Formerly known as Hegra it is the
largest conserved site of the civilization of
the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan. It
features well-preserved monumental
tombs with decorated facades dating from
the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD.
The site also features some 50 inscriptions
of the pre-Nabataean period and some
cave drawings. Al-Hijr bears a unique testimony
to Nabataean civilization. With its
111 monumental tombs, 94 of which are
decorated, and water wells, the site is an outstanding example of the Nabataeans’ architectural
accomplishment and hydraulic expertise.
Mosque in Mecca
As the city of Mecca is the holiest place in the entire Muslim world, Saudi Arabia is no
stranger to travelers. For thousands of years, pilgrims have flocked to the country to worship
at the Grand Mosque and the Kabaa shrine. The city, in the West of the country,
welcomes some two million Muslims a year, who come as part of the Hajj pilgrimage,
which makes up one of the five pillars of Islam.
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