With President Obama due to arrive in Saudi Arabia sometime Wednesday—his exact schedule is unpublished, so by the time you read this, he may already have departed—Saudi media is offering projections, suggestions, and the hopes of Saudi residents.

As important as expectations are, reports on the substance of his talks with King Abdullah will be more interesting. And, of course, there’s his speech in Cairo on Thursday…

Credit: Saudi Gazette

UPDATE: Note Ahmed Al-Omran’s op-ed for The New York Times: Voter Recall

Saudi Gazette/Okaz:

President Obama: Are you listening?

Riyadh meeting and new Arab-US relations

Obama vows to get M-E peace talks back on track

Arab News:

Obama’s visit to Kingdom evokes hope for the future

Obama to discuss Mideast peace

Asharq Alawsat:

Obama Needs a Magic Wand

Welcome President Barack Obama

Obama and the Arabs