Maduro was received at the airport of the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah by Deputy Governor of Mecca region Prince Badr bin Sultan and other officials, Saudi state news agency SPA said. Venezuela's Maduro is the latest U.S. foe to visit Saudi Arabia as the kingdom rebuilds alliances without the blessing of the United States, its long-time ally.
The campaign, in its third year, was launched on the 19th of the holy month of Ramadan, with two generous donations totaling SR70 million from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince.