based Al-Bilad said as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is doing its best to catch the train of the developed countries, adding that it is carrying out ambitious programs to narrow the gap between it and the developed world. The paper viewed the admission of the Kingdom to the G-20 countries as a significant development. It also underscored the importance of cooperation of the governmental and non-governmental authorities for realizing the desired goals. The Makkah-based Al-Nadwa believes that most of the historical cities in the world face the challenge of urban planning notably at the ancient historical areas. "Taking this into account, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has ordered formation of a committee to tackle the problem of the neighborhoods which are established randomly under the chairmanship of Prince Khalid al-Faisal, the Governor of Makkah region". -- More
