Saudi newspapers commented editorially on a number of local, Arab and international topics highlighting the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah ibn Abdul-Aziz to implement the 9th five-year development plan on the specified time. The following are the major headlines in the newspapers today: - King Abdullah chairs meeting of the Council of Ministers - King Abdullah directs ministers and officials to extend best possible services to 'Umrah' performers and visitors of Holy Places - King Abdullah receives call from Yemeni President - The Leadership congratulates Ecuador's President on occasion of independence day - King Abdullah's era is characterized by reform and achievements, says French newspaper - Chairman of Allegiance-pledge Commission returns to Riyadh - Prince Naif receives rector of King Abdul-Aziz University - Floods of Pakistan are worse than tsunami of 2004 and Haiti earthquake, says UN - Peace can never be realized through unfair conditions, says Palestinian popular statement - President Mubarak and Jordanian King review peace efforts - Our response towards freedom flotilla was in line with international law, says Netanyahu - President of Iranian judiciary criticizes Ahmedinejad - Arrest of leader of Islamic Jama'a in Indonesia - Afghan prisoner kills three mariners --MORE
