With pleasant weather prevailing in most parts of the Kingdom following the fall rains, friends and families tend to go out to spend time together. The picture shows a group of people picnicking near a valley outside the northern city of Hail. Emir of Hail Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Saad has issued directives to the concerned authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of picnickers in the city of Hail and surrounding villages. — Okaz photo