Riyadh – September 24, 2025
Under the patronage of Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh, the Ministry of Education held its celebration of Saudi Arabia's 95th National Day this evening at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh, attended by education leaders, staff and students.

Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan received His Highness upon arrival, along with a number of officials. The prince congratulated male and female students on the cherished occasion, praising the ministry's efforts in organizing national programs that strengthen belonging and instill values of loyalty.

At a Glance

  • The ceremony opened with the royal anthem, followed by Quran recitation, then remarks from the education minister, who said the individual is at the heart of the Kingdom's development and that the wise leadership has made education a fundamental pillar for building the future and shaping the national renaissance.
  • Al-Benyan noted that schools, families, teachers and learners form an integrated system that helps build minds and cement national identity, in step with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.

The ceremony included a visual presentation depicting the journey of education in the Kingdom, along with a poetic dialogue titled "Our Pride Is Our Nature" performed by a group of students, and a poem titled "Throne of the Nation." Attendees also enjoyed a national operetta titled "In Olaya's Sky" expressing pride in the nation and its achievements.

The ceremony closed with a tour by the Riyadh governor of the accompanying exhibition, where he reviewed the Ministry of Education's initiatives and projects aimed at empowering students and developing the education system.