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.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.