Riyadh, Jumada II 27, 1439, March 15, 2018, SPA -- UAE ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Shakhbout Al Nahyan today thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for choosing the United Arab Emirates as guest of honor of Riyadh International Book Fair, currently being held in the Saudi capital. In remarks following a visit to the UAE pavilion, ambassador Shakhbout said it is a great honor for the UAE to take part in the exhibition which is considered a pioneering cultural and intellectual platform. On the other hand, he also paid tribute to His Excellency Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, for his great interest in encouraging the youths to play pivotal roles in social development in Saudi Arabia. He underscored the importance of highlighting the great history of the Kingdom and the UAE in terms of culture and heritage. --SPA 02:50 LOCAL TIME 23:50 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w643047