Sulaiman Alrajhi University celebrated Saudi National Day under the patronage of the University President and in the presence of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Adnan O. Al Obaid, along with the University's leaders, staff and students, in a celebration that recalled the Kingdom's journey and achievements and expressed pride in and belonging to the national identity.
The ceremony included a number of varied national and cultural items, among them a visual presentation entitled “Vision of a Nation” and a national poem expressing feelings of loyalty and belonging, as well as an interactive competition that added to the enthusiasm and engagement of those attending.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs delivered the University's address, in which he recalled the journey of the Kingdom and the security and safety it enjoys, stressing the importance of praising and thanking God, and of being conscious of the responsibility to preserve these blessings and to continue building the nation's future.
He referred to the blessing God has granted the University in belonging to an endowment system established by the endowment founder, Sheikh Sulaiman A. Alrajhi, calling for an awareness of the value of this noble endowment work and its lasting impact in serving education and society, and asking God to reward him well and to accept this work from him.
He also addressed a message to the University's staff, in which he affirmed the greatness of the mission of education and their role in creating impact, instilling values, developing people and serving the nation, while he urged students to contribute through their knowledge and ambition to continuing the journey of development and construction.
He concluded his address with a prayer that God perpetuate the blessing of security and safety for the Kingdom, and grant everyone success in serving the nation and contributing to its future.
The occasion concluded with a tour of the accompanying exhibition, which comprised various stands and experiences, including an introduction to the history of the Kingdom, Saudi Vision 2030, the Year of Artificial Intelligence, a photography studio with the Saudi National Day identity, the “Your giving inspires us, O homeland” stand and the “A Nation's Imprint” stand, alongside stands for souvenirs and interactive competitions, amid notable attendance and engagement from the University's staff and students.
The occasion saw the participation of Albukairyah Sports Club and Albukairyah General Hospital, with the club presenting an interactive stand and cultural competitions, while Albukairyah General Hospital took part with a health awareness stand and also provided seasonal influenza vaccinations for the University's staff and students.
In appreciation of their participation in the University's celebration of Saudi National Day, the Vice President for Academic Affairs honoured Albukairyah Sports Club and Albukairyah General Hospital, commending their participation and their contribution to enriching the activities of the occasion.
