RIYADH, 20 February — Prince Ahmad ibn Salman, chairman of the board of directors of Saudi Research & Marketing Group, yesterday received a message from Tunisian President Zaine El-Abidine Ben Ali.

The message was handed to the prince by Tunisian Ambassador Ezzuddin Al-Qerqany.

During the meeting, Prince Ahmad affirmed the group's desire to expand its publications' presence in Tunisia and extend its information services to Tunisian people.