Saudi Arabia Marks 87th National Day With Series of Concerts, Plays and Entertainment Events
September 24 2017 - 3:02PM
Business Wire
27 spectacular events to mark the anniversary
of the country’s founding
Saudi National Day celebrations continue apace through the
holiday weekend, with a series of spectacular entertainment events
across the Kingdom highlighting the country’s achievements.
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The 99-story Kingdom Centre in Riyadh is
illuminated against the night sky on September 23 with the portrait
of sprinter Kariman Abuljadayel, who was a member of the Saudi
contingent to the Rio Olympics in 2016. The Kingdom is celebrating
the 87th anniversary of its founding with a series of spectacular
entertainment events across the Kingdom highlighting the country's
achievements. CIC/General Entertainment Authority (Photo:
AETOSWire)
According to the General Entertainment Authority - the body
responsible for expanding the entertainment sector under Vision
2030 - a total of 27 events were planned this weekend in 17 cities
to mark the 87th National Day, observed on September 23.
The events include concerts, plays, displays, comedy, laser, air
balloon, cultural and sports shows, as well as folk dances, and are
held in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Ha’il, Tabuk and other cities. A
major music concert at Al Jowharah Stadium in Jeddah featured
prominent Saudi and Gulf singers.
Riyadh’s 99-story Kingdom Centre was illuminated against the
night sky on Saturday with portraits of King Salman and Crown
Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Kingdom Centre was also adorned with portraits of famous women
such as track athlete Sarah Al Attar and sprinter Kariman
Abuljadayel, who were part of the Saudi team at the Rio
Olympics.
As a reflection of the promise of Vision 2030’s vibrant and
inclusive society, women attended all events, including in King
Fahd International stadium which opened its doors to everyone for
the first time.
Packed audiences attended a musical performance and a staging of
the National Epic operetta on Saudi history.
“We see our country, thanks be to God, as an active member of
the G20, a group that comprises the world’s strongest economies.
With tremendous ambition, we look forward to the Kingdom
becoming a pioneering model in all respects, relying on the roles
played by our young male and female citizens, as we strive to
achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030,” Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman said in a speech.
“This time marks the beginning of a new phase of development and
hard work which aims at ensuring continued progress in the
future.”
The Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad Alawwad said,
“National Day is the day treasured by all of us when we remember
the historic achievements of the Kingdom’s founder King Abdul Aziz
in unifying our country.”
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