THUWAL, SAUDI ARABIA - SEPTEMBER 23: In this handout image provided by KAUST, a guest looks at an interactive exhibit during the inauguration of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) on September 23, 2009 in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. KAUST is a graduate-level research institution that has attracted top scientists and students from around the world. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

THUWAL, SAUDI ARABIA - SEPTEMBER 23: In this handout image provided by KAUST, a guest looks at an interactive exhibit during the inauguration of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) on September 23, 2009 in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. KAUST is a graduate-level research institution that has attracted top scientists and students from around the world.

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  1. Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia during the exchange a legion of honour, at the al-Shaeb presidential palace in Damascus October 7,2009. King Abdullah arrived in Damascus on Wednesday on a visit aimed at reconciling with Syria and forging a common Arab stance on issues regarding Lebanon, the Arab-Israeli conflict and regional and international alliances to help stabilise the Middle East, political sources said.
  2. Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia review an honour guard in Damascus October 7,2009. King Abdullah arrived in Damascus on Wednesday on a visit aimed at reconciling with Syria and forging a common Arab stance on issues regarding Lebanon, the Arab-Israeli conflict and regional and international alliances to help stabilise the Middle East, political sources said.
  3. Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia wave to journalists in Damascus October 7,2009. King Abdullah arrived in Damascus on Wednesday on a visit aimed at reconciling with Syria and forging a common Arab stance on issues regarding Lebanon, the Arab-Israeli conflict and regional and international alliances to help stabilise the Middle East, political sources said.
  4. Jordan's King Abdullah (R) speaks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit at the Royal Palace in Amman on October 5, 2009.
  5. Jordan's King Abdullah (R) meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit (C) and Egypt's intelligence chief Omar Suleiman (R) at the Royal Palace in Amman on October 5, 2009.
  6. Jordan's King Abdullah (R) meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit (C) and Egypt's intelligence chief Omar Suleiman (R) at Royal Palace in Amman on October 5, 2009.
  7. Jordan's King Abdullah (R) meets with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Abu El Gheit at the Royal Palace in Amman October 5, 2009.
  8. THUWAL, SAUDI ARABIA - SEPTEMBER 23: In this handout image provided by KAUST, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, addresses guests during the inauguration of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) on September 23, 2009 in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. KAUST is a graduate-level research institution that has attracted top scientists and students from around the world.
  9. Saudi King Abdullah (R) welcomes Syria's President Bashar Al Assad upon his arrival at the opening ceremony of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Jeddah September 23, 2009.
  10. Saudi King Abdullah (R) greets Jordan's King Abdullah upon his arrival for the opening ceremony of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Jeddah September 23, 2009.
  11. Jordan's King Abdullah (R) welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on his arrival at the Royal Palace in Amman September 19, 2009.
  12. Jordan's King Abdullah (L) greets U.S. envoy George Mitchell at Beit al Urdon Palace in Amman September 17, 2009.
  13. Jordan's King Abdullah (L) meets with U.S. envoy George Mitchell (R) at Beit al Urdon Palace in Amman September 17, 2009.
  14. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (R) speaks with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus October 8, 2009.
  15. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (L) speaks with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus October 8, 2009.
  16. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (L) meets Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus October 8, 2009.

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