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Saudi National Day celebrations to feature airshows, naval displays and fireworks across Kingdom

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will mark its National Day with a series of air, naval and ground displays across the Kingdom, alongside fireworks in nine cities, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced.The celebrations, organized by the GEA in cooperation with several government and private-sector entities, began in Jeddah on Friday with an airshow that will continue through Sunday, Sept.…

Saudi National Day celebrations to feature airshows, naval displays and fireworks across Kingdom

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan has entered New York to preside over the Arabian nation's delegation at the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week, marking the Kingdom's dedication to bolstering international collaboration and collective action.

The Saudi delegation comprises a host of officials, including Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Ambassador to the United States; Adel Al-Jubeir, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and a Cabinet Member and Climate Envoy; Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the Royal Court Adviser and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center; Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih, the Deputy Minister of Health for Planning and Development; Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, the Undersecretary for Multilateral International Affairs and Supervisor General of the Ministry's Agency for Economic and Development Affairs; and Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, accompanied by additional officials.

Throughout the week, the delegation is set to engage in a series of meetings and bilateral discussions aimed at reinforcing coordination and partnership with various countries and international bodies. These dialogues will also encompass matters on the General Assembly's agenda, as well as collective efforts to enhance security and stability, and address pressing regional and global challenges.

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