IDB Chief hails Saudi Support for "Sacrificial Meat Project"

Cairo, 15 June 06

President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr.Ahmad Mohammad Ali expressed his gratitude to the Saudi government for its unlimited support to "Al-Hadi" (sacrificial meat) project, which has so far benefited 27 countries within the framework of strong cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and IDB.

In a statement to Al-liwa’ Egyptian Arabic newspaper, published today, Ali said that a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed between IDB and Saudi Arabia to implement Al-Hadi project since the Hajj season of the year 1403 A.H. in coordination with Saudi authorities.