JEDDAH: Alliance Francaise, the international institute and cultural center for the French language, on Sunday celebrated the grand opening of its new branch in Hayy Jameel, Jeddah. The event was attended by various personalities and diplomats and included speeches from French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave, French Consul General Mohammed Nehad, Art Jameel founder Fady Jameel and Alliance Francaise President Zahir Al-Monajed.