National Day celebrated at the Saudi Cultural Office in Tokyo

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The event was attended by Anas Alnowaiser, representative of ambassador Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, as well as Badr Al-Outaibi, the head of the Cultural Office, along with graduates and students (ANJ)
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The event was attended by Anas Alnowaiser, representative of ambassador Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, as well as Badr Al-Outaibi, the head of the Cultural Office, along with graduates and students (ANJ)
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Updated 03 October 2025
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National Day celebrated at the Saudi Cultural Office in Tokyo

TOKYO: The Cultural Office of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Tokyo, an important institution dedicated to promoting Saudi culture and education in Japan, recently celebrated the Kingdom’s 95th National Day.

The event was attended by Anas Alnowaiser, representative of Ambassador Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, as well as Badr Al-Outaibi, the head of the Cultural Office, along with graduates and students.

The office is vital in supporting Saudi students at Japanese universities and enhancing cultural ties between the two nations.

In his opening remarks, Al-Outaibi emphasized the historical significance of the country’s National Day, describing it as “an occasion that renews feelings of pride and belonging.”

He noted that this day represents the unification of the nation, achieved by the founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. This momentous event not only binds the Saudi people together but also connects them to their rich history.

“Our National Day is not just a historical anniversary,” he stated. “It is a time for us to reflect on the great values upon which this country was founded. We draw inspiration from those values as we renew our commitment to continue serving this beloved nation.”

Al-Otaibi highlighted the Kingdom’s impressive achievements and ongoing development across various sectors, particularly in the areas of economy, education, health, and technology. “The Kingdom’s Vision 2030, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, represents a historic turning point that is guiding us toward a brighter future,” he stated.

“We ask God to preserve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to grant us the blessings of security, faith, safety, and prosperity.” This progress reflects the Kingdom’s vast potential and serves as an inspiration for its future.

The Japanese graduates and students expressed their happiness and joy regarding their studies and experiences in Saudi Arabia. They highlighted specific experiences and studies in various fields, emphasizing the positive effects of cultural exchange and international education.


Pakistani Taliban kill six soldiers in checkpoint attack

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Pakistani Taliban kill six soldiers in checkpoint attack

  • Pakistan has faced a surge in militant attacks along its border regions since the Taliban authorities retook control in Kabul in 2021

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Pakistani Taliban militants stormed a security checkpoint in Pakistan’s northwestern border area with Afghanistan, killing six soldiers and wounding four others, a government official said Tuesday.
Pakistan has faced a surge in militant attacks along its border regions since the Taliban authorities retook control in Kabul in 2021.
It accuses Afghanistan of harboring the insurgents, a claim the Taliban government denies.
Late Monday, more than a dozen armed men attacked the checkpoint, leading to a heavy exchange of fire in Kurram, a tribal district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
“Six security personnel were martyred and four were injured, while two militants were also killed in the fighting,” the government official posted in Kurram, who was not authorized to speak to the media, told AFP on the condition of anonymity.
The Pakistani Taliban group, or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has long been active in the region, and claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistan accuses the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan of sheltering TTP militants and allowing them to launch cross-border attacks from there — a charge Kabul denies.
The border between the two countries has been closed since the clashes in October, though Pakistan said last week it would allow UN aid supplies to pass to Afghanistan soon.
The attack comes days after an exchange of gunfire and shelling between Afghan and Pakistani forces at a major border crossing that killed four civilians and one soldier, according to Afghanistan.
Each side accused the other of starting the fighting.