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Saudi Arabia Celebrates 90th National Day as it Heads the G20

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. File photo
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. File photo
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Saudi Arabia Celebrates 90th National Day as it Heads the G20

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. File photo
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. File photo

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates on Wednesday its 90th national day, recalling the achievements it has made over the past nine decades, since its unification under King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, and until the current era under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohamad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

On this day in 1932, the third Saudi state was officially called the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after a royal decree was issued four days earlier, announcing the unification of the country.

The founding king exerted efforts to unify the country and establish a strong state with a prominent regional and international standing.

The Kingdom’s history goes back to long before the unification of Saudi Arabia. The first state, which extended from 1744 to 1818, began with the meeting that brought together the Emir of Diriyah at the time, Imam Muhammad bin Saud and Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab in 1744.

The second state was established by Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Saud from 1824 to 1891. Given this historical dimension, Saudi Arabia has nearly 300 years of age.

Today, Saudi Arabia continues to follow its mission and approach. The Kingdom is present in various sectors, as an important partner in facing most of the world’s challenges and a founding member of various international organizations such as the United Nations. It has also assumed this year’s presidency of the G20.

These partnerships, along with their international importance and role, have placed Saudi Arabia in a major position in peace-making. The Kingdom has also played a mediating role between rival states to unify their word, abolish hate rhetoric and stop the fighting. It continued to provide assistance to many afflicted countries around the world in billions that increased year after year.

Saudi Arabia has kept its cultural identity despite its international ties. The Kingdom has preserved and strengthened its image, language and culture at international organizations.

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Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,145 Women, 13 Men

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
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Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,145 Women, 13 Men

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)

Kuwait issued seven new decrees on Saturday, revoking the Kuwaiti nationality of 1,145 women and 13 men, along with any individuals who may have acquired citizenship through affiliation.
The decrees, which are set to be published in the official Kuwaiti gazette on Sunday, stated that the decision followed a review of the Constitution, the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, and the recommendation of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister.
The decrees include the revocation of Kuwaiti nationality from 1,145 women, as well as individuals who may have acquired it through affiliation.
Additionally, the citizenship of certain individuals was rescinded under Article 21 of the Nationality Law, which permits the withdrawal of nationality if it was granted based on fraud, false statements, or incorrect documentation.
Under Kuwaiti law, the cabinet, acting on a proposal from the Interior Minister, has the authority to revoke citizenship in such cases. This also applies to individuals who acquired Kuwaiti nationality through affiliation with the original certificate holder.
Last Thursday, the Supreme Committee for Citizenship Affairs convened a meeting, chaired by the Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, who also serves as the committee's chairman.

The committee decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,647 individuals, with plans to present their cases to the Cabinet for further review.
This brings the total number of cases to 4,601 since October 31, a span of just three weeks.
The Committee began its work in early March, when Kuwaiti authorities launched a campaign to revoke citizenships for various reasons, primarily linked to fraud.
The Kuwaiti government states that the revocation of citizenship from forgers and dual nationals is intended to "preserve national identity, ensure stability, and protect the national fabric," as well as to remove the records of individuals who obtained citizenship through illegal means.