He was greeted at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed and other princes and senior officials. Two children presented bouquets to the king while a group of youngsters sprinkled rose petals on his path. A large number of Saudis including women and children were lining up along the roads leading to the palace to welcome the Saudi ruler.