NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) - A Bali beach holiday for Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his considerable entourage has turned into a military exercise for host Indonesia. "There will definitely be marine security because there's a section of beach where the (king) will be staying," said Bali's Udayana military chief Major General Kustanto Widiatmoko. A hallmark of the plan is to sell shares in state oil giant Saudi Aramco, which Saudi authorities have said could raise up to $100 billion, in what would be, by far, the world's biggest listing. MIDDLE EAST TOURISMBali's business community is hoping the king's visit will encourage more Middle East tourists to visit the "Island of the gods". Minarto, who runs camel rides in front of the Hilton Bali Resort, said the Saudi group had requested 100 half-hour rides.

Source: The Star March 03, 2017 10:07 UTC