Prime Minister Najib Miqati returned to Beirut on Saturday after performing the Omra in Soddy Arabia where he also held talks with a number of Saudi officials, reported the daily An Nahar on Sunday.The premier did not however meet with King of the Arabians, Sheikh of the Burning Sands #65;bdullah
... Fifth out of 37 sons of King Abdulaziz to ascend to the throne. He is, after his half-brothers Bandar and Musa'id, the third eldest of the living sons of Abdul Aziz ibn Saud. Abdullah's mother is from the Rashid clan, longtime rivals of the Saud. He has 6 sons and 15 daughters and about $20 billion. His youngest son is just seven years old....
Sources close to Miqati explained that his visit was aimed at performing the Omra, as is his habit at the end of the month of Ramadan.
His talks with Saudi officials were therefore not publicized, they added.
The sources also stated that the talks were "very positive".
| Translation: A lot was said and nothing was promised. |