Riyadh, Jumada II, 02, 1438, March 01, 2017, SPA -- Abdullah bin Fahd Al-Hussein, President of the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), today extended thanks and gratitude to and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for issuing a Royal Decree, extending his service as President of the Saudi Press Agency in the excellent rank for four years. Also, he expressed thanks to the Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, and to the Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense for the care, interest and support the media is enjoying from their Highnesses. Al-Hussein's thanks also went to the Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Adel bin Zaid Altoraifi, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Press Agency, for suggesting and supporting the extension of SPA president's candidacy, noting the encouragement and support SPA and its personnel enjoy, a matter that paves the way for its success and progress to keep up with the development and advance the field of media is witnessing in various fields. His Excellency also expressed pride of this precious trust, praying to Allah Almighty to help him achieve whatever serves the religion, King, and the nation through this important media edifice. --SPA 19:22 LOCAL TIME 16:22 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w343836