Saudia budget discussed

JEDDAH, 10 December — Prince Sultan, second deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, chaired yesterday a meeting of the board of directors of Saudi Arabian Airlines in Makkah. The participants discussed the airlines’ budget for the coming year and a preliminary report on the privatization scheme for the airlines prepared in collaboration with international experts. Their discussions also included the operation plans for the transportation of the huge number of Haj and Umrah pilgrims from and to different international destinations. (SPA)