Gift from Saudi Arabia’s king: Bling bling for Obama

In preparation to address Muslims around the world, United States President Obama was in Saudi Arabia.  With heightened tensions because of the lack of progress in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process and the war in Iraq, His aim is to ease decades of tensions between the United States and Muslims. After a quite short conversation on gilded chairs while enjoying the aroma of the served cardamom-flavored coffee of Arabia, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia presented President Obama with the massive 18 karat gold chain necklace bling. United States President received the controversial gigantic gold necklace name the King Abdul Aziz order of merit. It does not only come with a big bling bling but also Saudi Arabia’s highest honor. The estimated value of the stated necklace is 25000 US Dollars worth of gold, according to the news. However, there are these fules that forbid United States officials from keeping most gifts given by foreign representatives.

President Obama has no choice but to turn the golden bling over to the government. Most gifts given to the president quickly end up in a warehouse, only a sampling of them emerges years later in a presidential library.  In addition to being a hefty chunk of gold, it is a significant symbolic gesture.

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