Photos: Saudi Arabia’s 92nd National Day celebrations

Air, sea shows and fireworks across major cities in the kingdom

Published: September 23, 2022 13:50 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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The marking of Saudi Arabia’s 92nd National Day comes at a momentous time in its history because of its remarkable journey of transformation and development. Citizens and residents will celebrate over the coming week with events paying homage to the Kingdom’s heritage, art and culture. Above, Saudi and expat bikers wave national flags as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Riyadh on September 23, 2022, during a parade to mark the Saudi national day. Image Credit: AFP

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The Saudi Hawks Air Force aerobatic team performs airborne stunts. Huge celebrations marked the 92nd anniversary of its National Day with festivities featuring air, maritime and firework shows and live music. Fighter jets and military and civil aircraft were staged in 13 major Saudi cities, the biggest air show in the kingdom’s history to celebrate the National Day on September 23. Image Credit: AFP

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The Saudi National Day, celebrated on September 23, marks the foundation of Saudi Arabia by King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud. Above, the Saudi Hawks Air Force aerobatic team is in formation. Image Credit: AFP

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The Saudi Hawks Air Force aerobatic team performs during celebrations ahead of Saudi Arabi's 92nd National Day in Riyadh on September 22, 2022. Image Credit: AFP

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A Saudi biker waves a national flag as he rides his motorcycle around the capital Riyadh on September 23, 2022, during a parade to mark the Saudi national day. Image Credit: AFP

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Saudi Royal officers ride horses during national day celebrations. Image Credit: AFP

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Saudis take part in celebrations duriing Saudi Arabi's 92th National Day, in Riyadh. Image Credit: AFP

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Saudi bikers prepare to ride their motorcycles around the capital Riyadh on September 23, 2022, during a parade to mark the Saudi national day. Image Credit: AFP

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Helicopters, carrying a giant national flag, fly over Riyadh during celebrations for Saudi Arabi's 92th National Day, in Riyadh. Image Credit: AFP

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A fly-past by the Royal Saudi Air Force. Image Credit: AFP

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Saudis and expat bikers wave national flags as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Riyadh on September 23, 2022, during a parade to mark the Saudi national day. Image Credit: AFP

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