The Saudi newspapers commented today editorially on a number of local, regional and international topics shedding light on the joint speech delivered by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan. The papers noted that the King and the Crown Prince have urged the Muslims to take the opportunity of the blessed month of Ramadan to further enhance their solidarity and unity. Following are major headlines in this morning newspapers: - King Abdullah and Crown Prince receive cables of Ramadan greetings. - Crown Prince Sultan congratulates King Saud University on discovery of a new medical treatment. - Prince Naif underlines importance of expansion in technical education. - Governmental sectors mobilize their potentialities for service of visitors of the Prophet's Mosque. - Nawaz Sharif receives Saudi ambassador to Pakistan. - Education ministry denies reports about postponement of new academic year due to swine flu. - Release of prisoners in various regions of the Kingdom in line with Royal pardon. - Yemeni president presents initiative to reach peace with rebels - General elections constitute the ideal solution for disunity, says Abbas. - Election of Hakim Mahsoud as new leader of the movement. - Taleban cut off fingers of voters. - Obama views elections in Afghanistan as an important development. --MORE
