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Bahraini King to Visit Saudi Arabia

21 February 2011 - 20:30
News ID: 227796

Bahrain's embattled King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa will travel to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the Saudi state news agency said, on a visit that coincides with the return of King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz to Riyadh

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Bahrain's embattled King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa will travel to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the Saudi state news agency said, on a visit that coincides with the return of King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz to Riyadh.

"His majesty King Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa is expected in Saudia Arabia Wednesday for an official visit," read a brief statement posted on the SPA news agency website.

Protests by a Shiite-led opposition have gripped Manama's Pearl Square since February 14.

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