After recitation of verses of the Holy Quran, Dr Saleh bin Humeid, the Chairman of the Shoura, welcomed the King, the Crown Prince, Princes, Muslim scholars and senior officials who attended the inaugural ceremony. He thanked Allah Almighty who has bestowed his bounties on the Kingdom notably the bounty of security under the wise leadership which has been dedicating its efforts in the service of the religion, people and county . He hoped that the Shoura, which starts a new year of its activities, would realize the aspirations of the citizens . He noted that this annual ceremony provides a good opportunity to the citizens to get acquainted with the visions, aspirations, plans and polices of the Government within the framework of the march of development being steadily led by the Leadership with a strong determination and confidence-more www.spa.gov.sa/536681