Saudi Arabia to mark 90th National Day with large festivities

An air show will be the biggest ever for National Day celebrations

Northern Borders Municipality is ready to welcome the 90th National Day with pride and joy. SPA

Northern Borders Municipality is ready to welcome the 90th National Day with pride and joy. SPA

Al Wajh prepares for the 90th National Day with images of joy and pride draped in the Kingdom's flag. SPA

Northern Borders Municipality is ready to welcome the 90th National Day with pride and joy. SPA

Northern Borders Municipality is ready to welcome the 90th National Day with pride and joy. SPA

The municipality of the Quorum Division is prepared for the celebration of the 90th Saudi National Day. SPA

Eastern Region is decorated in green on the occasion of the 90th Saudi National Day. SPA

Tabuk Municipality allows citizens and residents of the region to share their feelings on the 90th Saudi National Day. SPA

Rafha wears green and decorations in celebration of Saudi National Day. SPA

Tabuk Municipality allows citizens and residents of the region to share their feelings on the 90th Saudi National Day. SPA

Rafha wears green and decorations in celebration of Saudi National Day. SPA

Saudi Arabia celebrates its 90th national day on Wednesday, marked with an air show, concerts and fireworks displays across the country.

Wednesday was announced as a holiday – and Thursday for private sector employees – and the air show will be the largest for National Day celebrations, with 60 military and civilian aircraft.

Saudi TV Channel will broadcast the event at 4pm local time (5pm UAE) and the festivities will epitomise the motto "Himma Hatta Al Qimma", or Passion to the Top, to reflect Saudi cohesion, loyalty and pride.