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Saudi Arabia's 96th National Day is being observed through coordinated cultural and entertainment initiatives nationwide. The Saudi postal authority has issued commemorative stamps and postcards, while cities including Hail and Jeddah are hosting festivals, parades, and scheduled musical performances featuring regional artists.
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Saudi Post issues National Day commemorative stamps — The Saudi postal institution has released a three-riyal stamp and five-riyal postcard as part of official National Day observances, designed to document the occasion for collectors and citizens.Hail celebrates 96th National Day with cultural and entertainment events — The city of Hail hosted festive gatherings featuring street decorations, flag displays, and vehicle processions with families and children participating in organized celebrations.Moudi Al-Shammari and Khadijah Moaz scheduled for Jeddah concert — The city of Jeddah is preparing to host a musical evening featuring two performers, scheduled for Thursday, as part of continued National Day celebrations across the Kingdom.Rima Al-Rahbani addresses AI-generated Fairuz image controversy — Lebanese director Rima Al-Rahbani rejected the circulation of an image attributed to her mother, acclaimed Lebanese artist Fairuz, after it was confirmed to be artificially generated, emphasizing her opposition to unauthorized digital reproduction.Coming Up:
National Day celebrations continue through multiple cities with additional cultural programming and entertainment events scheduled throughout the week.