JEDDAH, 21 June — Makkah Governor Prince Abdul Majeed, who is also chairman of the Tourism Committee in Jeddah, inaugurated yesterday the activities of Jeddah Tourism Festival at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in the presence of thousands of visitors. Jeddah Governor Prince Mishaal ibn Majed, chairman of the executive committee of the festival, was also present.
The inauguration kick-started a number of popular programs to mark the two-monthlong festival. Prince Abdul Majeed noted that the city has already achieved remarkable all-round progress making it attractive for local and foreign investors. Because of its position as a leading tourist center, Jeddah provided abundant opportunities for investment in the tourism industry.
The prince also stressed the importance of sustained efforts for the festival’s success, particularly its effective organization with minute attention to details.
Prince Mishaal spoke on the occasion detailing the new strategies for this year.
The festival opened with an operetta in which several leading singers of the Gulf participated. Nabil Shoail from Kuwait, Ahmad Al-Jomairy from Bahrain, Ali Abdul Sattar from Qatar, Abdullah Abul Khayl from the Untied Arab Emirates, Salim Al-Oraimi from Oman and Muhammad Abdo of the Kingdom were some of the celebrities who took part.
Secretary-General of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Majid Al-Qasabi noted that the festival will offer an array of programs aimed to satisfy thediverse interests of the innumerable visitors.
The opening ceremony was followed by a series of colorful fireworks and laser display at various tourist landmarks such as the City Center, Corniche, south and north Obhur and samusement parks along the Corniche.
