Saudi Arabia Honors 87th National Day at the United Nations

Featuring an array of prominent Saudi artists, designers and writers, the event at the UN highlighted the way Saudi Arabia has steadily transformed over the past nine decades. Presentations highlighted the Kingdom's rich cultural heritage and the country's ongoing societal developments.

"Saudi Arabia is embracing the opportunities delivered by rapid social change," said His Excellency Abdallah Yahya Al-Mouallimi, Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the U.N. "Today we celebrate the remarkable progress achieved, with the assurance of a bright and prosperous future ahead."

The evening featured exhibits from Islamic artist Dana Awartani, contemporary poet Abdullah Alothman, among other preeminent Saudi artists. The event, hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations and Saudi Aramco, welcomed more than 500 attendees.

Saudi Arabia, its embassies and missions worldwide mark National Day each year on Sept. 23. The celebration commemorates the Kingdom's establishment by founder King Abdulaziz Al-Saud in 1932.

SOURCE Permanent Mission of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations