Saudi Arabia’s National Day celebrations are lighting up cities with vibrant events from September 20 to 23. In Riyadh, Umm Ajlan Park will host the nation’s biggest fireworks display on September 22, with a drone show and folklore event. Jeddah and Alkhobar are equally bustling with air shows, fireworks, performances, workshops, and exhibitions.

Speaking of events, Jazan is focusing on the future with an innovative workshop aimed at boosting sustainable tourism. Collaborating with the UN Tourism's regional office, the Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality is fostering critical thinking in sustainable practices to create job opportunities for Saudi youth, aligning with international standards.

Now shifting to a different kind of security, Saudi Border Guards recently thwarted major drug smuggling attempts. In Asir, they arrested four Ethiopians with 40 kg of hashish, while in Jazan they intercepted 600 kg of qat. Public vigilance is urged to help combat these illegal activities.

On a humanitarian note, KSRelief is extending vital aid in Chad and Sudan. With 3,299 food baskets distributed in Chad and 600 shelter kits in Sudan, the agency is addressing food insecurity and providing urgent shelter following floods, marking another stride in Saudi Arabia’s global humanitarian efforts.

In global news, the Israeli army is under scrutiny following a “serious incident” caught on tape during a raid in Qabatiyah, West Bank, where a soldier pushed a dead man off a rooftop. This action, amidst ongoing violence since a recent Hamas attack, has been condemned by the White House, heightening tensions in the region.

Lastly, in Yemen, residents of Sanaa are grappling with 10 years of Houthi rule, marked by economic decline and eroded personal freedoms. With the Houthis controlling a large portion of Yemen’s population, citizens like Yahya and Abu Jawad express despair over worsening living standards and pervasive fear, as freedoms are heavily restricted and traditional holidays are altered to fit Houthi ideology.