hype which misleads the people". On the efforts exerted in this respect, he said there should be additional steps than the existing efforts, taking into account the Kingdom's religious, political, geographical, economic and strategic importance. "Every citizen should be aware of his duty towards his religion and country, and others at Arab, Islamic and international levels should also be aware of this country. With the grace of Allah Almighty, we have nothing to be shy of and keep anything concealed, but we have facts which give us honor and dignity for announcing them." "This country was established with the grace and help of Allah Almighty, and then integrated with the efforts if its sons under the leadership of King Abdulaziz and his companions. Subsequently, the sons of King Abdulaziz have been following the footsteps of their great father," Prince Naif noted. "Moreover, the media should project the facts and realities. Media is not only the responsibility of the state, but it is the responsibility of all". "However, this country should live with its past, present and future and should never be attracted to worthless matters. What should attract us is the scientific and technological matters, including sciences, engineering, agriculture and medicine," he said, adding that as regards cultures and ideas, each nation knows its way and style of life, and we are with the grace of Allah Almighty not in need of such ideas because we follow what we have inherited from our heritage which is stemmed from our religion and country. "Thanks to Allah Almighty, we are dependent on ourselves and we feel honored because we are Saudis and we have a homeland which we are proud of it," he said, adding that before that we have the religion which shows us the proper style and we should grasp from it what we need for confronting the present, and we should discuss with others in a rational and objective manner on all matters. --MORE
