Makkah, Jan 15, 2019, SPA -- Jeddah-based French Consul General Mustapha Mihraj met here today with the Chairman of Board of Makkah Chambers of Commerce and other members of the board. Following the meeting, news of scholarship awarded to 100 young Saudi, males and females, from the historical region of Ola to study French, was announced, as a contribution to promote tourism industry, in the region. On the other hand, the consul expressed appreciation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the endeavors it exerts to combat terrorism, in addition to its active role in solving regional crises, in particular, and the whole world, in general, pointing out that the distinct relations binding the Kingdom and France go beyond political aspects into economic, commerce and development related domains. 18:37 LOCAL TIME 15:37 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w821026