Riyadh, January 04, 2021, SPA -- Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional and international arenas. Al-Bilad newspaper reported in its editorial that the 41st GCC Summit will be held amid great interest at regional and international levels, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s wise leadership embodies its leading role in supporting the unity of the Gulf ranks and the continuity of its achievements. The newspaper added that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General, Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf, emphasized the Council's ability to confront challenges through collective action, highlighting the main role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the main pillar of the GCC system, based on the principles of its policy and diplomacy in supporting the march of the Council with everything that pushes it to the desired horizons. The newspaper concluded that the summit’s decision will enable the Council to continue its efforts in safety and stability, as well as collectively confronting the massive regional challenges and global changes. Al-Yaum newspaper said in its editorial that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia paid relentless efforts to preserve the safety of the human soul from the novel Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), represent the Kingdom’s approach in placing the human interests first since the era of the late founder until this prosperous era. The paper pointed to the launch of coronavirus vaccine centers in Riyadh and Eastern Province, which received thousands of people since the start of the vaccination campaign. The Ministry of Health also urged everyone to register for taking the vaccine in order to preserve their health and safety and protect themselves from being infected by the novel Coronavirus, as it has previously announced that vaccine is free for all citizens and residents, confirming the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine after successfully passing all testing stages with strong immune response and antibodies. These aforementioned data reflect the Kingdom's tireless efforts to preserve human safety, the newspaper concluded. --SPA 09:35 LOCAL TIME 06:35 GMT 0003 www.spa.gov.sa/w1478059