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SAUDI NATIONAL DAY

The first event of the year

about Saudi Arabian history and how it de-
veloped to be what it is today; she also spoke
of its importance in every person's life, from
Saudis to expatriates to everyone in the
world. Several documentaries took place after
this introduction giving further insight into
Saudi tradition and the kingdom establish-
ment; various grades had taken a part in ex-
plaining these documentaries.

The nightingales of grade 6 performed a Sau-

King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud di dance which grabbed everyone's attention.
founded modern day Saudi Arabia on Sept. After the dance, Reem Nasir and Ceceil Al-
23, 1932. On this day, we celebrate our Na- bakri from grade 12 asked the audience some
tional Day, a day of pride for everyone. Saudi trivia questions about Saudi Arabia. As the
Arabia achieved great feats in a very short program reached to an ending, the girls of
time. King Abdulaziz united a fragile country grade 11 and 12 put on an enthralling dance
and built one of the fastest growing econo- which made everyone in the gym join them.
mies in the world. When oil was discovered The host ended the program with words of
eight years after Saudi Arabia was founded, it gratitude to the country that provides mil-
became a major player in politics and eco- lions of people with a safe shelter to live un-
nomics. der.

On Sept. 22, 2014, Jubail International School The day had ended with a smile on every-
celebrated this day. The program started by one's face. Those present enjoyed every mo-
children carrying Saudi flags while they ment of that day and gathered useful infor-
marched in their childish innocence around mation about the country they are living in.
the gym. When the children got done with the May God bless Saudi Arabia and keep it safe.

rounds, Saba Aldakheel from grade 10 began

the program as the official host. She spoke By Saba Alldakheel (10H)
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