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Bahrain's King Hamad was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. Photo: SPA

King of Bahrain meets Saudi Crown Prince on visit to Riyadh

Bahrain's King Hamad is greeted at King Khalid International Airport, the scene of recent Houthi attacks

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