Saudi National Day 2022 - in pictures

  • 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.