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RIYADH — The air and military shows held as part of Saudi National Day celebrations concluded on Thursday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, following two days of enthusiastic public turnout and participation by several military and civilian entities. The celebrations brought together spectacular aerial displays and engaging interactive ground activities, creating a vibrant showcase of national pride and celebration. **media[2771034]** The air shows featured helicopters from Security Aviation and Black Hawk helicopters from the Ministry of National Guard, as well as aircraft from the Royal Saudi Land Forces and Royal Saudi Naval Forces. The displays also featured a Leonardo helicopter from Aloula Aviation and aircraft from the Saudi Aviation Club carrying banners bearing the Saudi National Day identity under the slogan "Our Pride Lies in Our Nature." A Riyadh Air Boeing 787 also took part. Over the two days, the grounds and skies of the center became an integrated national scene, bringing together military and civilian entities and the public to celebrate the occasion. The next air shows will be held in Al-Khobar on September 26 and 27, offering residents of the Eastern Province a spectacular visual display featuring military aircraft. **media[2771036]** The corridors of Boulevard City in Riyadh were transformed into a vibrant national scene as visitors celebrated National Day, with green lights illuminating building facades and walkways, while national flags adorned various parts of the destination. The destination took on a distinctly national character for the occasion, reflected in its visual details. The lighting blended with digital screens and national messages, giving the venue a celebratory identity that accompanied visitors throughout the evening. **media[2771033]** Boulevard City's celebrations were part of the Saudi National Day festivities taking place across Riyadh, as the capital's entertainment and urban destinations welcomed visitors amid a national atmosphere and broad community participation, renewing feelings of pride in Saudi Arabia's history, unity, and achievements.Qiddiya marks first National Day with vibrant cultural fiestaQiddiya City is hosting its first Saudi National Day celebrations since opening to the public, featuring a program of entertainment, cultural, and interactive events and experiences across Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia. **media[2771039]**The events are taking place across both destinations, ranging from interactive experiences to live performances. The celebrations culminated at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday with light shows and roaming entertainment troupes, coinciding with the illumination of Qiddiya’s slopes in green in a spectacle blending light, motion, and sound to mark the national occasion.Festivities at Aquarabia continue from September 23 to 26, while Six Flags will host stand-up comedy performances on September 25 and 26 as part of the celebrations.