RIYADH: The “Ezz Al-Watan 3” celebration, held to mark Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day, has been concluded by the Ministry of Interior.
The event, organized in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority, featured musical performances, military parades, scholarly dialogues focusing on key historical events, and the exhibition at the King Saud University arena in Riyadh.
Discussions tackled the evolution of security in the Kingdom over the ages and strategic changes that have reinforced security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The festivities also highlighted the ministry’s efforts and security system, as well as the services it provides to citizens, residents and visitors.
National Day holds a profound significance, with events honoring a grand historical legacy, brave sacrifices and the realization of a secure present in a thriving homeland.
On Monday, Riyadh witnessed spectacular aerial displays organized by the GEA in cooperation with various government and private entities. Crowds first watched an aircraft from the Directorate of Public Security carrying the Saudi flag.
Next came helicopter formations from the Ministry of the National Guard, then aircraft from the Royal Saudi Air Force under the Ministry of Defense and civilian airliners from Saudia Airlines and flyadeal.
The military craft formed the number 94 in the skies and the Saudi Hawks aerobatic team performed complex aerial formations to demonstrate the pilots’ skills.
They were followed by displays featuring Typhoon, F-15 SA, Tornado, and F-15 C aircraft in front of the showground.
Also participating in the air displays were the Royal Guard Presidency, the Presidency of State Security, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Matarat Company, Saudi Air Navigation Services, the Saudi Aviation Club and the Saudi Broadcasting Authority.
