Tabuk, Safar 14, 1440, Oct 23, 2018, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, and Minister of Defense, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has thanked Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, on the occasion of announcement of Amala Project. In his reply cable, HRH the Crown Prince said that "I have received a cable from you and the people of the Tabuk region on the occasion of the announcement of "Amala" project which is a large investment project. I also thank you for your sincere words and optimistic visions in supporting this vital project. Upon the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, we aim that this project will be a qualitative leap in the concept of the Saudi tourism industry in order to promote the economic growth and investment opportunities. We also appreciate your continuous efforts to support the Public Investment Fund in its promising projects." --SPA 20:09 LOCAL TIME 17:09 GMT 0033 www.spa.gov.sa/w774336