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Far from the meetings of the three summits and the consultative meetings held by the US administration throughout its presence in the capital, Riyadh, during the past two days, Riyadh left a great impression on the hearts of the US President's team and his family that accompanied him on the historic trip, despite the seriousness of the visit at the official level and the agreements concluded between the two parties. However, many aspects far from official frameworks attracted the attention of the American guests.
US President Donald Trump, accompanied by his host, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, toured the Saudi Contemporary Art Exhibition. Very.” The president did not hide his admiration for the warm reception, good organization, and Saudi food, and finally his reference to the major step represented by the launch of the Anti-Extremism Center.
While First Lady Melania Trump continued to play her social roles as first lady, in the capital, Riyadh, as she visited the General Electric Service Center for Women and the American International School, and met some working Saudi women, and expressed her admiration for the great steps in the framework of empowering Saudi women, and tweeted after her arrival, “Thank you.” For the wonderful reception.” She thanked the king and the Saudi people at the end of the visit, saying, “What an amazing visit to Riyadh. I enjoyed meeting wonderful women and children. Thank you to the king and the Saudi people.” She showed her admiration for the belts and swords that the coffee servers wore during the reception.
While the advisor and daughter of President Ivanka Trump tweeted at the end of the visit, “We spent a historic time in Riyadh,” after she met Saudi businesswomen, and listened to their stories, challenges, and aspirations for the future, and Ivanka expressed her gratitude for the warm reception from King Salman and his family in Riyadh, and expressed her amazement when she learned The center of extremism was established in 30 days, and she mentioned several aspects that attracted her to Riyadh in her speech she delivered at the “Tweeters” forum, such as the Saudi vision, the enthusiasm of Saudi youth, and the abundant hospitality.
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross indicated his admiration for the perfect organization of the president's visit, saying: "There is no country other than Saudi Arabia capable of preparing for an event of this size and speed."
As for the media delegation accompanying the president, NPR correspondent Tamara Keith expressed her admiration for the chicken shawarma, which she got from the “Mama Noura” restaurant in Riyadh, and added: “Unfortunately, we do not have branches of the restaurant in Washington.” As for the preparations that took place in the King Abdulaziz Hall The conferences that hosted the American-Arab Islamic Summit drew many signs of astonishment and admiration in the mind of Bloomberg reporter Jennifer Jacob.
Anas Al-Yousef (Jeddah)