based AL-BILAD praised the King's pardon of a number of prisoners, and said the prisoners will do appreciate this kind gesture from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz. The daily noted that this development will enable the prisoners to spend the rest days of the blessed month of Ramadan with their families. "Moreover, the Royal pardon will provide a good opportunity to the prisoners to open a new page in their style of life and to positively contribute to the development of their country". The paper believes that the Royal pardon reflects the nature of the Saudi society which is characterized by social cooperation and mercy.
