MAKKAH, 10 November 2002 — Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal has commended the services rendered by the Haj Research Center for the benefit of Haj and Umrah pilgrims. The center, named after Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd, conducts studies and undertakes research programs to further develop the facilities and services for pilgrims. Prince Saud made the remarks in a letter of thanks he sent to Dr. Nasser ibn Abdullah Al-Saleh, acting rector of Umm Al-Qura University. The center is an affiliate of the university. (SPA)