Malaysian PM arrives in Jeddah to perform Umrah

Jeddah, 29 March 07

Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi arrived here last night to perform Umrah (the minor pilgrimage) in the Holy city of Makkah after he attended the opening ceremony of the 19th Arab summit.

He was received at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport by Director of Royal Protocol in Jeddah Mohammed Nader and a number of high-ranking officials.