JEDDAH, 3 November 2003 — Al-Watania Poultry — the largest poultry plant in the Middle East and the third largest of its kind in the world — has extended its wholesale agreement with Le Gulf Meridien in Al Khobar for one full year. Le Gulf Meridien was one of the first hotels in Saudi Arabia to purchase Al-Watania products in bulk quantities. Today, Al-Watania supplies premium products to more than 40 prestigious hotels in the Kingdom. Khaled Al Rajhi, general manager of Al-Watania Poultry, said: “We are delighted that Le Meridien has chosen to renew its contract with us for the third consecutive year. The hotel sector stands out as one of the region’s main procurers of poultry products in bulk quantities. Signing with Le Meridien for an additional 12 months complements our ongoing efforts to create stronger associations with the best hotels in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.”