The cabinet was briefed by Crown Prince Abdullah on his latest tour of the Asir Province. King Fahd pointed out that such visits give evidence of the Government's wish to ascertain the needs of all citizens, saying: "This is the approach followed by the leadership of this country since the days of its founder, King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud".

Source: London Information Office, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (15th May, 98)