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Saudi cities are celebrating the 96th National Day with coordinated festivities featuring concerts, parades, and technological exhibitions. Jeddah is preparing a concert featuring performers Moudhi Al-Shammari and Khadijah Muawwad, while nine Saudi cities will showcase drone and fireworks displays organized by the General Entertainment Authority tomorrow evening.
The museum sector is integrating digital technology into historical storytelling, with the Saudi Museums Authority hosting a virtual forum on reviving history through interactive experiences centered on Masmak Palace.
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Jeddah's National Day concert featuring Al-Shammari and Muawwad takes place tomorrow evening. Nine cities across Saudi Arabia will present coordinated drone and fireworks performances tomorrow night as part of official National Day celebrations.