Saudi newspapers' editorials for today highlighted a number of current issues. Al-Bilad newspaper hailed the Arab countries' promotion of economic cooperation and development, citing the electricity linkage project among the Arab states including the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in this field between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt in Riyadh. Al-Riyadh newspaper commented on the prevailing grief and tribulation in Iraq, saying that it is an acquired phenomenon, and not a historical one, and that its causes are purely political despondency. On the latest developments in Syria and especially with regard to Al-Qusair, Al-Sharq newspaper said that the regime of Bashar Al-Assad, and its allies - Tehran and Hezbollah, had desired, but apparently failed in their nefarious designs to create a sectarian battle in Al-Qusair to ignite the entire region. --More 10:53 LOCAL TIME 07:53 GMT تغريد
