Saudi Arabia Prepares to Celebrate 91st National Day

Saudi Hawks perform an aerial show over Jeddah on the occasion of National Day. (Saudi Hawks via Twitter)
Saudi Hawks perform an aerial show over Jeddah on the occasion of National Day. (Saudi Hawks via Twitter)
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Saudi Arabia Prepares to Celebrate 91st National Day

Saudi Hawks perform an aerial show over Jeddah on the occasion of National Day. (Saudi Hawks via Twitter)
Saudi Hawks perform an aerial show over Jeddah on the occasion of National Day. (Saudi Hawks via Twitter)

Saudi Arabia will celebrate its 91st National Day on September 23.

Cities across the Kingdom are preparing to celebrate the occasion, with many government and corporate buildings decorated in green, which reflects the Saudi identity.

Jeddah city began celebrating the event on Sunday by launching an air show performed by the Saudi Hawks of the Royal Air Force Display Team.

Celebrations will reach their peak on Thursday, which has been declared a national holiday.

Diriyah city, the Saudi state’s first capital, will organize several national celebrations, such as a performance by the royal band and a parade for horsemen and camels.

National Day will be an occasion to showcase the mega development projects implemented and initiatives launched over the past few years, such as the Red Sea Project, NEOM, The Line, Saudi Green Initiative, Riyadh Metro, the National Renewable Energy Program, Shaheen Sat satellite, Hyperloop project for rapid transport, Qiddiya and the Historic Diriyah Development Program.

The logo for the occasion has incorporated many colors that represent growth, security, ambition, loyalty, wisdom, determination, success and optimism, which represent Vision 2030.



UAE Interior Ministry: Extensive Search Underway for Missing Moldovan Man

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
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UAE Interior Ministry: Extensive Search Underway for Missing Moldovan Man

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

The UAE Ministry of Interior said on Saturday that it "received a report from the family of a Moldovan national named Zvi Kogan, stating that he had been missing and out of contact since last Thursday”.
The ministry confirmed that "relevant authorities began extensive search and investigation operations immediately upon receiving the report”, the UAE’s official news agency WAM reported Sunday.
The ministry also urged the public to obtain accurate information from official sources and not get misled by “malicious” rumors.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs is "closely following the case of the missing Moldovan citizen Zvi Kogan, maintaining communication with his family, and providing all necessary support”, it added..
Majed Al Mansouri, Director of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Department at the ministry, affirmed that the Ministry is closely monitoring the case and is in close contact with his family to provide them with all means of necessary support.
He also highlighted that the Ministry is in continuous contact with the Embassy of Moldova in Abu Dhabi in this regard.