Saudi King Salman embarked on an unprecedented domestic tour on Tuesday (November 6th), AFP reported.
The 82-year-old monarch arrived in the central province of Qassim, an official close to his entourage said, as he started what Saudi media said was a tour of "several regions" in the kingdom.
The king was also set to visit the northern region of Hail, in his first such tour since he ascended to the throne in 2015, the pro-government Sabq newspaper reported.
In Qassim, the king would launch health, education and infrastructure projects as well as check on "the conditions of citizens and get acquainted with their needs", Saudi Gazette newspaper said.
