based Al-Nadwa said the comprehensive speech delivered Sunday by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz at the international media conference in Riyadh, stands as a witness for the great attention being given by him to the media men and to the their role in the development process and progress of the nations. The King called for a fair media that takes into account the religious, social and moral interests and respects the cultures and traditions of the nations, said the paper. The daily affirmed that media is capable of playing a constructive and a destructive role at the same time, and said it can deepen differences and implant state of instability, but at the same time it can also unite the ranks and focus on development process. The media should be characterized by accuracy and objectivity as well as highlighting both positive and negative aspects of what is happening in the world. "The good news is that these have been the standards and characteristics of the Saudi media which has acquired credibility". --MORE
