Abu-Dhabi, Jumada I 24, 1436, Mar 15, 2015, SPA -- Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Presidency Affairs ofthe United Arab Emirates, today honored at the UAE capital of Abu-Dhabi Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, for his distinguished role in supporting palm dates during his term as Governor of Qassim Region, from which he moved to Riyadh. Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, received the honoring shield on his behalf. A number of laureates in several palm-dates-related fields were also honored at the prestigious ceremony. --SPA 23:54 LOCAL TIME 20:54 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w