Prince Alwaleed visits Tanzania and meets president

Prince Alwaleed and Princess Ameerah were warmly welcomed by HE Mr. Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and the First Lady Mrs. Salma R. Kikwete at the Presidential palace. Moreover, the President and HRH discussed a number of social, philanthropic and economic issues.

Furthermore, the President commended Prince Alwaleed on his efforts in playing a vital role in economic and social development, and referred to HRH's local, regional and international investments, and generous contributions to people in need all over the world.

Prince Alwaleed and Princess Ameerah were accompanied by a delegation that included Dr. Nahla Alanbar, Private Executive Assistant to HRH the Chairman, Ms. Hassna Alturki, Executive Assistant Manager, Travel and External Affairs Department, Mr. Hani Agha, Senior Manager Travel and External Affairs Dept, Mr. Hicham Fleihan, Manager Travel and External Affairs Dept., Ms. Amani Algahtani, Assistant Executive Manager HRH's Palaces and Mr. Fahad Alofy, Executive Assistant to HRH the Chairman.

Prince Alwaleed had also made a contribution towards the construction of a university building in Dar Es Salaam at the request of President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.

Prince Alwaleed visited Tanzania in 2006 and met with President Kikwete at the State House. During the visit, Prince Alwaleed was presented with an honorary citizenship and a golden "Key to the City of Dar Es Salaam" by Mayor of Dar Es Salaam city, Mr. Adam Kimbisa in an official ceremony of investiture.