His Majesty arrives in Algeria
Algiers: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrives in Algeria on a two-day state visit. The Algerian President, Abdelamdjid Tebboune led the welcoming party for His Majesty at Houari Boumediene International Airport in the capital, Algiers.
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