JEDDAH, 31 October 2005 — Dr. Khaled Ben-Bakr, director general of Saudi Arabian Airlines, has been given a four-year extension, the Saudi Press Agency reported yesterday quoting a royal decree.

“The service of Saudia Director General Dr. Khaled Ben-Bakr will be extended for four years from Nov. 3, 2005,” said the decree issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.