1st Deputy PM receives Arab Times Editor-in-Chief, assures good health
In response, Sheikh Fahad Al- Yousef expressed his gratitude to Al-Jarallah for the kind gesture, assuring that he is in good health. He was keen to get out of his bed and personally welcome Al- Jarallah and reassure him of his wellbeing. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef also extended his thanks to everyone who contacted him to inquire about his health, including his counterparts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
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