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Saudi National Day theme, identity unveiled: Pride in Our Nature
JEDDAH: The theme and visual identity for the 95th Saudi National Day on Sept. 23 were unveiled on Monday with the slogan 'Pride in Our Nature.' The announcement was made by Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and chairman of the Saudi Boxing Federation, who shared the news on his official account on X. It read: 'The new identity for #95th_National_Day is now launched under the slogan #Pride_In_Our_Nature. Download the identity and its applications: This year's identity is a tribute to the character, values and ambitions that define the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the GEA said. It celebrates how Saudis are known for their generosity, authenticity, ambition, kindness, and a willingness to stand by one another in moments of need. The National Day's visual identity comprises six main illustrations, each representing a distinct national trait. These core values are visually translated into symbols inspired by Saudi culture and history. There is generosity, which is symbolized by the dallah (traditional coffee pot) and finjan (coffee cup), representing Saudi hospitality. The country's authenticity is emphasized by the cultural depth and heritage embedded in the Saudi way of life. Ambition, represented by Tuwaiq Mountain, symbolizes resilience and a high-reaching national spirit, inspired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's famous quote comparing Saudi ambition to the steadfastness of the iconic mountain. Faz'ah (solidarity and aid), depicted through crossed hands and inspired by a well-known gesture by the crown prince, symbolizes readiness, unity and mutual support. Vision 2030, incorporated as a future-focused trait, showcases Saudi Arabia's strategic road map for development and transformation. Hospitality highlights the Kingdom's commitment to philanthropy and supporting others. Each illustration is paired with a unique color identity, and supported by three secondary pattern designs, creating a visually rich and cohesive image that mirrors the diversity and unity of the Saudi people. The official logo features geometric typography fused with patterns inspired by traditional Saudi weaving techniques. The phrase 'Pride in Our Nature' is visually constructed using bold, block-like forms in a modern expression of heritage, unity, and national pride. The logo's integrity is protected. It must not be altered, redrawn, or manipulated in any way. A dedicated typeface has also been developed to complement the identity, available in multiple font weights to ensure clarity and consistency across all official applications. The identity package includes a wide range of ready-to-use assets such as visuals of Saudi leadership, official National Day logos, templates for office and outdoor advertisements, product applications and digital resources for download at To unify online participation, the following hashtag has been approved for public and official use: #SaudiNationalDay95.
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16 hours ago
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Denver set to host Global Champions Arabians Tour for first time
DOHA: The Global Champions Arabians Tour, or GCAT, makes its debut in Denver, the US, with the fourth stage of the 2025 Americas Series taking place from Aug. 8-9 at the National Western Complex. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Following the success of GCAT's events in Scottsdale, Miami Beach and Sao Paulo, the Denver stage brings the world's leading Arabian horse championship to the heart of the American West. The two-day event will showcase more than 100 purebred Arabian horses competing across yearling, junior and senior categories. The Denver stage offers a total prize purse of $270,000 and qualifies winners for the GCAT Americas overall ranking, which awards $1.275 million to the top 20 male and female horses and top 20 handlers, with an additional $50,000 bonus for the highest-scoring horse across the series. 'We're thrilled to bring the Global Champions Arabians Tour to Denver for the very first time,' said Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Thani, deputy CEO of the Global Champions Arabians Tour. 'This stage reflects the tour's mission of expanding the reach and impact of Arabian horse sport across new territories,' he said. 'We look forward to welcoming the Denver community to witness excellence and heritage come alive in one of America's most iconic equestrian settings.' The event begins on Friday, Aug. 8, with a day of qualifying rounds across yearling, junior and senior categories, with each class evaluated by a panel of international judges. In addition to the competitions, Friday will also feature cultural displays, retail booths and interactive experiences. Saturday, Aug. 9, marks the pinnacle of the weekend for the championship, where the top qualifiers return to compete for gold, silver and bronze titles. The day will include formal award ceremonies, the official honoring of GCAT officials, and opportunities to meet the winning horses and handlers. The arena will then transform into a concert venue for a closing performance by country music artists Big & Rich. After Denver, the tour continues to Las Vegas, for the final stop of the GCAT Americas series from Sept. 26-28, as GCAT moves closer to its grand finale, the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Doha, on Dec. 3-6. Rankings after last event in Sao Paulo: Top female horses 1. Exxaltress – 40 pts 2. SedonaAS – 37 pts 3. Vixxen K – 30 pts Top male horses 1. Tasheem PMA – 40 pts 2. SVBCalais – 37 pts 3. Rhaphael SBA – 35 pts Top handlers 1. Sandro Pinha – 153 pts 2. RicardoRivero – 131 pts 3. Andy Selman – 120 pts
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16 hours ago
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia's Team Falcons win OWCS Midseason Championship at Esports World Cup 2025
RIYADH: Team Falcons has won the OWCS Midseason Championship at Esports World Cup 2025, becoming the first ever team to win the Jafonso award after qualifying to the tournament through the last chance qualifier. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Named after Joao 'Jafonso' Vasconcelos, who, in 2024, was the first, and until now only, player to win an EWC tournament after qualifying through the LCQ, the award celebrates teams who arrive in Riyadh with no guaranteed place in the competition but go on to win the entire tournament. The Korean roster of Team Falcons arrived in the organization's home city having just missed out on qualifying to the main event in both the Champions Clash and the OWCS Korea Stage 2. Forced to enter the LCQ, Team Falcons were a favorite to make it to the main event given they are the reigning OWCS world champions, but with other major names such as ZETA DIVISION and Cold Metal in the mix it was not a guarantee. However, Team Falcons would eventually win the LCQ in convincing fashion, and secure a place in the main event. From there, Team Falcons eased through their group before taking down Geekay Esports and T1 in the playoffs to reach the grand final. There they faced-off against fellow Middle East organization Al-Qadsiah Esports, but made things look easy with a swift 4-0 victory to earn them the OWCS Midseason Championship title. 'Before this tournament, I had to remind myself I will bring this team back to the top,' said Kim 'Proper' Dong-hyun, who earned the Sony MVP award for his performance throughout the event. 'I think I proved myself. I am really grateful for it.' Team Falcons earned 1,000 Club Championship points for their victory, which moves them back into first place in the Club Championship with 3,500 points. As they have now won a trophy at the Esports World Cup 2025, they are eligible to win the Club Championship should they top the table at the end of the event. As the defending champions, finally getting a win under their belt and becoming eligible for the trophy will be a big weight off the shoulders of everyone at Team Falcons. Week five at the Esports World Cup 2025 takes place until Aug. 10 with finals across 'Call of Duty: Warzone,' 'EA SPORTS FC 25' and 'Rainbow 6 Siege X.'
