Not bowing to anyone except God is an ancient Jewish teaching. This practice is copied over and repeated by Muslims. It is not surprising that the Saudi Kind said this. The only surprise is that comrade Obama wasn’t kissing his *ss instead.
Nachum, mojitojoe,
He made salaam:
sa·laam (s-läm)
n.
1. A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead.
2. A respectful ceremonial greeting performed especially in Islamic countries.
tr. & intr.v. sa·laamed, sa·laam·ing, sa·laams
To greet with or perform a salaam.
[Arabic salm, peace, salaam, from salima, to be safe; see lm in Semitic roots.]
See freedictionary.com
Also, root letters of islam & muslim, might I remind you.
Boots