Special Saudi National Day celebrations at Dubai Airports
GDRFA organises various events to mark 94th Saudi National Day at Dubai Airports
Dubai: Special celebrations were organised at the Dubai Airports to mark the 94th Saudi National Day on Monday.
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai celebrated the 94th Saudi National Day, which falls on September 23rd each year, by organizing a series of events and activities, including lighting the smart gates in green. This was done to highlight the deep brotherly relations and the strong strategic partnership between the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi flags
As part of the celebrations, frontline officers at GDRFA Dubai wore sashes bearing the flags of both countries, while passport control officers at Dubai Airports welcomed Saudi visitors with flowers, flags, Arabic coffee, dates, and souvenirs, symbolizing the exceptional relationship between the two peoples, who share common bonds of religion, language, history, customs, and traditions.
إقامة دبي تحتفي باليوم الوطني السعودي ال 94 في مطارات #دبي.https://t.co/YP5M7BJBcX @GDRFADUBAI pic.twitter.com/inynX8AOZG
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 23, 2024
The festive atmosphere was further enhanced by lighting the smart gates in green and presenting gifts to children welcomed by the beloved cartoon characters "Salem and Salama." Arriving visitors received commemorative gift boxes, along with a SIM card provided by DU, a subsidiary of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company. Saudi passports were adorned with the 94th Saudi National Day logo and stamped with the phrase (#UAE_Saudi_Together_Forever).
Close bond with Saudi Arabia
Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, emphasized the depth of relations with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which are strengthened by the UAE’s leadership and rulers. He highlighted the close bond between the two peoples and the constant warm hospitality extended to Saudi travelers, making them feel as if they are in their second home.
Expedited travel procedure
He added that GDRFA Dubai provides all facilities to expedite travel procedures and offers all forms of support to Saudi travelers on this cherished national occasion, noting that the Saudi National Day holds special significance due to its historical importance and value.