RIYADH: King Salman ordered a road in Riyadh to be named after the late poet Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.  The honor was bestowed at the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and is an appreciation of the poet’s skill and influence on Saudi and Arabic literature. The road is located west of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, with King Salman Road bordering it to the north and Al-Thumamah Road bordering it to the south. The national icon died in May at the age of 75 in Paris after an illness. A pioneer in the popularization of Saudi poetry among Arab audiences, Prince Badr’s verses were immortalized in songs by many esteemed Arab artists, including Talal Maddah, Mohammed Abdu, Kadim Al-Sahir and Assala.  His patriotic words and songs struck a deep chord with Saudis in particular, creating a strong bond between him and the people of his nation. The directive is a sign of the leadership’s appreciation of the late poet.