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UAE Celebrates 91st Saudi National Day

Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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UAE Celebrates 91st Saudi National Day

Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Burj Khalifa displays an image of the Saudi flag in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The UAE will join Saudi Arabia in celebrating the Kingdom's 91st National Day on September 23, under the slogan "Together Forever," confirming the deep ties between the two countries.

Several Emirati landmarks were lit up in green with the Saudi flag as part of the country's participation in celebrating the Kingdom's National Day.

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, displayed an image of the Saudi flag, and the landmarks of the Dubai Financial Center were colored with the flags of the two countries.

Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister, conveyed his best wishes to the Saudi leadership.

"The Saudi National Day every year is an occasion dear to all of us. An occasion in which we renew brotherhood and establish love and proceed from it towards a better and more beautiful future of two peoples united by ambition that knows no bounds," Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated in a tweet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, and the Saudi people on their 91st National Day.

"Our two nations stand as one, and we celebrate all your achievements. We look forward to a bright future together."

Saudi Arabia is the leading Arab trade partner of the UAE and its third international trading partner, accounting for 7 percent of the UAE's international non-oil trade, according to a reported by state news agency WAM.

The two countries have the two largest Arab economies and are among the top 10 exporters in the world, with a total export size of nearly $750 billion in 2018.

UAE Pro League announced that ADNOC Pro League's fifth match week will be held under the motto "Saudi National Day" to celebrate the 91st National Day with their Saudi brothers.

Saudi Arabian flag will be raised at Emirati stadiums along with the display of congratulatory messages on the venues' screens to emphasize the long deep-rooted relationship between the two gulf countries that will remain side by side always and forever.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Leads Kingdom’s Delegation at G20 Summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah holds discussions with officials on the sidelines of the G20 summit. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah holds discussions with officials on the sidelines of the G20 summit. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Leads Kingdom’s Delegation at G20 Summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah holds discussions with officials on the sidelines of the G20 summit. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah holds discussions with officials on the sidelines of the G20 summit. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is heading the Kingdom's delegation at the G20 summit in Brazil, which began Monday and runs for two days.

Representing Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Faisal arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The delegation includes Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan and Deputy Minister Abdulmohsen Al-Khalaf, Saudi Arabia’s G20 Sherpa.

The delegation is attending G20 summit meetings to address global political and economic challenges and promote international cooperation for prosperity.

The G20 accounts for 90% of global GDP, 80% of world trade, and two-thirds of the global population.

The G20 summit kicks off with the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and a session on “Reforming Global Governance.”

On the second day, leaders will discuss “Sustainable Development and Energy Transitions,” followed by an official lunch, bilateral meetings, and a closing ceremony where Brazil will hand over the G20 presidency to South Africa.

Al-Jadaan emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to multilateral cooperation to achieve sustainable development, stabilize the global economy, and tackle challenges faced by developing and low-income nations.

He noted that Saudi Arabia’s participation highlights its rapid economic growth and global influence. Al-Jadaan also praised Brazil’s efforts to lead the summit under the theme, “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.”

The minister outlined Brazil’s main priorities for this year’s G20 presidency: tackling hunger and poverty, reforming global governance, and promoting sustainable development. These align with the group’s focus on multilateralism, food security, and global growth.

The G20 has played a key role in past crises, including the 2020 summit hosted by Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic and that helped stabilize the global economy and support struggling nations.

Formed in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis, the G20 includes 19 countries, the EU, and the African Union, representing major global economies like the US, China, India and Saudi Arabia.

South Africa will lead the group in 2025, followed by the US in 2026.