Bikers wave flags as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Riyadh during a parade to mark Saudi National Day. All photos: AFP
Bikers wave flags as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Riyadh during a parade to mark Saudi National Day. All photos: AFP
This motorcyclist's flag is as big as his bike.
This motorcyclist's flag is as big as his bike.
The Saudi Hawks air force aerobatic team in action during preparations for National Day.
The Saudi Hawks air force aerobatic team in action during preparations for National Day.
Flags fly in Riyadh amid the festivities.
Flags fly in Riyadh amid the festivities.
Airborne stunts from the Saudi Hawks.
Airborne stunts from the Saudi Hawks.
Helicopters carry a giant Saudi flag over Riyadh.
Helicopters carry a giant Saudi flag over Riyadh.
The Saudi Hawks in formation.
The Saudi Hawks in formation.
Saudi Royal Guard officers on horseback during National Day celebrations.
Saudi Royal Guard officers on horseback during National Day celebrations.
A fly-past by the Royal Saudi Air Force.
A fly-past by the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Air force jets take to the sky over Riyadh.
Air force jets take to the sky over Riyadh.
A high-flying National Day performance.
A high-flying National Day performance.

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Celebrations in Riyadh for Saudi National Day - in pictures

The kingdom marks its 92nd national day on Friday

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September 23, 2022

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