King’s noble gesture commended

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has sent a message to Turki Al-Sudairy, editor-in-chief of Al-Riyadh Arabic daily, wishing him speedy recovery following a surgical operation.
Al-Riyadh newspaper yesterday commended the king’s noble gesture and said it reflected the Saudi leader’s strong feelings toward citizens. “As a result, King Abdullah lives in the heart of every Saudi citizen,” it stated.
The paper said the royal message not only manifested King Abdullah’s noble feelings and stands toward Al-Sudairy, but also toward all media people and citizens across the Kingdom.
“We are proud to publish the greeting card sent by King Abdullah to the editor-in-chief,” the paper said.
Meanwhile, Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, visited Al-Sudairy on Monday to get reassured about his health following the surgery.
Prince Salman was accompanied by his sons Prince Muhammad, special adviser and supervisor of the office and private affairs of the crown prince, and Prince Bandar.
Other prominent personalities who visited Al-Sudairy were Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding; Prince Mishari bin Saud, governor of Baha; Prince Muhammad bin Saad, deputy governor of Riyadh; and Prince Bandar bin Abdul Aziz bin Ayaf.
Al-Sudairy also received members of the board of directors of Al-Yamamah Press Est. and a number of businessmen, media persons and intellectuals. Al-Sudairy left King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh on Tuesday following a successful spinal surgery.