How Did Saudi Arabia Develop to Celebrate 91st National Day Under Saudi Leadership?

Saudi Arabia will celebrate its 91st National Day on September 23. Cities across the Kingdom are preparing to celebrate the occasion, with many governments and corporate buildings decorated in green, which reflects the Saudi identity. Jeddah city began celebrating the event on Sunday by launching an air show performed by the Saudi Hawks of the Royal Air Force Display Team.

• Establishment of Saudi Arabia

Since King Abdulaziz Al-Saud established the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932, its transformation has been astonishing.

In a few short decades, the Kingdom has turned itself from a desert nation to a modern, sophisticated state and a major player on the international stage.

• Founder of KSA

King Abdulaziz launched his efforts to unify the country and establish a State based on the provisions of Quran and the Sunnah. The first of Libra, corresponding to September the 23rd, was proclaimed to become the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom has become a great nation in its achievements, and its status as a regional and international power.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after King Abdulaziz

After the death of King Abdulaziz – may he rest in peace – in the second of Rabia AlAwal 1373 AH corresponding the 9th of November 1953 AD, his sons continued his legacy of high principles in the further development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• King Saud

King Saud Bin Abdulaziz 1373–1384 AH (1953–1964 AD)

Saudis pledged allegiance to King Saud in 1373 AH (1953 AD) after the death of his father, King Abdulaziz. During King Saud's period, the Kingdom had witnessed the increase in development in all sectors of society. King Saud Bin Abdulaziz continued to focus on Islamic and Arabic issues.

• King Faisal

King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz 1384 – 1395 AH (1964 – 1975 AD)

Saudis pledged allegiance to King Faisal in 1384 AH (1964 AD) after his brother King Saud had resigned and continued the development progress that his father King Abdulaziz and his brother King Saud had initiated. The Kingdom had witnessed many developments in various sectors in King Faisal’s period.

King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz was able to face many challenges including misleading ideologies on Islam and was a leader in supporting Islamic and Arabic issues, which raised the image of KSA in the international politics and development

• King Khalid

King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz 1395 – 1402 AH (1975 – 1982 AD)

During King Khalid’s years, the Kingdom had accomplished significant improvements in various areas of urban development while maintaining the Saudi culture and Islamic principles.

The Kingdom held its high position in Arabic and Islamic politics, due to Saudi Arabia firm leadership and principles, and maintaining the two Holy Mosques beloved by Muslims.

• King Fahad

King Fahad Bin Abdulaziz 1402–1426 AH (1982–2005 AD)

The Kingdom has pursued its development in the industrial field and its corresponding infrastructure. In King Fahad's period, the largest historic expansion of the two holy mosques took place, along with the Saudi economy and civilization rising to the highest level. The Saudi foreign policy during King Fahad's period was known for effectiveness and positiveness and finding the right solutions in major Islamic and Arabic matters.

• King Abdullah

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz 1426-1436AH /2005-2015AD

He has strengthened brotherly ties between Arab countries and has had an active role in peace-making efforts between Arabs. He also played an active role in global economy, United Nations, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and the Non-Aligned Movement.

He is known for his generosity in humanitarian and local charitable deeds. He provided great support to science and scientists, the development of education, and the establishment of financial, scientific and technical institutions. He also has visited many Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries in Asia, Europe, the United States and Africa. He attended many Arab and Islamic summits and was keen to achieve peace in the Arab region. His era witnessed many great accomplishments in the field of higher education, public education, justice, health and the expansion of the Prophet's Mosque and the expansion of the Grand Mosque and Al-Mataf.

• King Salman

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud 1436AH /2015AD

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s seventh king, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Military Forces. The pledge of allegiance to King Salman took place on the 23rd of January 2015, and he to continue the journey of development and elevation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Salman undertook a major structural reform and pushed the leaders of the second tier of the youth to prepare leaders for the future.

The Kingdom has witnessed unprecedented economic and social reforms. The kingdom has implemented a "record number of reforms" in one year, according to the World Bank Group, which ranked the Kingdom as one of the top 20 reformist countries in the world and the second among the best countries in the world. And ranked the second in the high income G20 countries, in terms of implementing reforms to improve the business climate.

The Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates-the tallest building in the world-will be lit up in green and white on Thursday to commemorate Saudi Arabia's 91st National Day, as well as a series of events celebrating the Kingdom's anniversary.

However, National Day will be an opportunity to showcase the large-scale development projects implemented and initiated initiatives in the past few years, such as the Red Sea Project, NEOM, The Line, Saudi Green Initiative, Riyadh Metro, National Renewable Energy Plan, Shaheen Sat satellite, for rapid transportation The hyperloop project, Qiddiya, and the long-established Diriyah development plan.

?The logo for the occasion has incorporated many colors that represent growth, security, ambition, loyalty, wisdom, determination, success and optimism, which represent Saudi Vision 2030.

Saudi Vision 2030 started on 25 April 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, It's a strategic framework to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism across the Kingdom.