Acknowledgments 
In Saudi Arabia, we are very grateful to HRH Prince Saud al Faisal, Prof. Dr 
Abdulaziz Abuzinada and all other staff of the NCWCD for their support and 
encouragement. In Kuwait, we greatly appreciate the help given by Mr Ibrahim 
Hadi of the EPC, who organised the provision of vehicles and documentation. 
Earthtrust generously provided accommodation and valuable logistical support 
in Kuwait. Dr Mike Rands and his staff at ICBP are thanked for the effort they put 
into organising travel, funds and other logistics. 
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