 With the international anti-terrorism conference set to open today, security has been beefed up around the venue as well as Mariott Riyadh, site of the media center, and Royal Conference Palace, where the government's guests have been accommodated.
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All vehicles passing by those sites were being screened, creating traffic jams in the areas. Security has been so tight that calls placed at the Royal Conference Palace, where VIP guests are staying, were not forwarded even to their aides. Security personnel, including those of the special forces, have been deployed at all strategic places. Over 300 international and local journalists will be covering the event, according to a spokesman of the Ministry of Information and Culture. He said correspondents of news agencies from around the world have arrived for providing live coverage. Saudi TV has set up its own production units at the media center, which is fully equipped with wireless transmission facilities for relaying news and photos. |