Cairo, Dhu-AlQa'dah 08, 1438, July 31, 2017, SPA --The Egyptian candidate for the post of Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Moushira Qhatab, here extended today thanks and appreciation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for supporting her bid to hold the post. The Egyptian candidate also thanked the officials of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well, for providing her with the same stance, adding that such support reflects growing confidence in Egypt's chances of winning the post --SPA 19:32 LOCAL TIME 16:32 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w457206