Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional, Arab and international arenas. Al-Bilad, Al-Sharq, and Okaz newspapers commended the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his directive to extend the deadline to correct the status of illegal expatriates until the end of the current Hijri year, noting that the royal directive reaffirms the King's great attention and care for facilitating the affairs of citizens and residents. They noted that the King's directive gives a strong boost from the leadership to the economy, and indicates the deep understanding of the leadership for the needs and requirements of the economic sector. --More 11:02 LOCAL TIME 08:02 GMT تغريد
