Saudi Arabia to mark Founding Day for the second time in its history
Series of events and celebrations to be held across the kingdom
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Series of events and celebrations to be held across the kingdom
LONDON: When Imam Mohammed bin Saud found himself thrust into the spotlight of history upon the death of his father in 1725, few could have foreseen the transformation in the fortunes of central Arabia that the next ruler of the emirate of Diriyah was destined to bring about. Born in Diriyah in about 1679, Imam Mohammed came into a world that had not changed significantly for
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is on a long journey that began some 300 years ago. The country we know today has a past, a present, and a future that is embedded in, and springs from, its history. The founding of the country by Imam Mohammed bin Saud is celebrated on Feb. 22, and its unification by King Abdulaziz on Sept. 23 which is known as National Day.
The Cabinet also touched on the Kingdom's participation in the Munich Security Conference 2023, held in Germany, highlighting the paramount importance Saudi Arabia attaches to consolidating security and stability, and to supporting dialogue and peaceful solutions.
RIYADH: While the traditional dishes jreesh & qursan are one of the famous traditional dishes in Diriyah, their origins stretch back centuries. With the approach of Founding Day, which commemorates the establishment of the first Saudi state, Arab News takes a look at these dishes that are far more than merely ethnic delicacies but rather a means of storytelling that has been