Riyadh, Muharram 03, 1438, October 04, 2016, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Yamamah Palace here today President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayoom of Republic of Maldives. An official reception ceremony was held for the Maldivian President; the national anthems of the two countries were played, and he reviewed the guard of honor. The Maldivian President was received by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh region, a number of princes, ministers and officials. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques held a luncheon banquet in honor of the President of Republic of Maldives and his accompanying delegation. The reception and the banquet were attended by a number of princes. --SPA 15:46 LOCAL TIME 12:46 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w