• Yellow gold earrings with multicoloured gemstones, Dh12,202, Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana
    Yellow gold earrings with multicoloured gemstones, Dh12,202, Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana
  • Viridian green wrap-around Dynasty sunglasses with gold double B accent, Dh1,261, Balenciaga. Photo: Balenciaga
    Viridian green wrap-around Dynasty sunglasses with gold double B accent, Dh1,261, Balenciaga. Photo: Balenciaga
  • Bubble trainers, Dh1,447, DSquared. Photo: DSquared
    Bubble trainers, Dh1,447, DSquared. Photo: DSquared
  • Flora Gorgeous Jasmine Eau de Parfum, 100ml, Dh620, Gucci. Photo: Gucci
    Flora Gorgeous Jasmine Eau de Parfum, 100ml, Dh620, Gucci. Photo: Gucci
  • Begum sling pumps, Dh4,130, Amina Muaddi at Level Shoes. Photo: Level Shoes
    Begum sling pumps, Dh4,130, Amina Muaddi at Level Shoes. Photo: Level Shoes
  • Next Era D-Air Lab gloves in kangaroo leather, Dh7,238, Dior. Photo: Dior
    Next Era D-Air Lab gloves in kangaroo leather, Dh7,238, Dior. Photo: Dior
  • Silver and gemstone earrings, Dh2,252, Givenchy Photo: Givenchy
    Silver and gemstone earrings, Dh2,252, Givenchy Photo: Givenchy
  • 18K gold emerald eternity single charm stud, Dh2,232, Maria Tash. Photo: Maria Tash
    18K gold emerald eternity single charm stud, Dh2,232, Maria Tash. Photo: Maria Tash
  • Puzzle bag in calfskin, Dh9,016, Loewe. Photo: Loewe
    Puzzle bag in calfskin, Dh9,016, Loewe. Photo: Loewe
  • Pillow trainers, Dh2,646, Bottega Veneta. Photo: Bottega Veneta
    Pillow trainers, Dh2,646, Bottega Veneta. Photo: Bottega Veneta

12 top gifts for Saudi National Day


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September 23 is Saudi Arabia's 92nd National Day.

The occasion marks the 1932 decree, issued by King Abdulaziz, which renamed the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

It is a time for celebration, and friends and families will gather and exchange gifts all themed around the colours of the national flag — green and white. So it's time to treat someone you love, or even yourself.

If you're looking for something small to give, how about an eyeshadow? MAC Cosmetics offers a metallic green-black option in its Duochrome range.

Duochrome eyeshadow, in green black, Dh70, by MAC. Photo: MAC
Duochrome eyeshadow, in green black, Dh70, by MAC. Photo: MAC

And for something a little more substantial, Balenciaga has wrap-around sunglasses with twin Bs picked out in gold.

Gucci's Flora Gorgeous Jasmine fragrance comes in a pretty retro style bottle, decorated with florals on a ground of turquoise. Heavy with the sensual scent of grandiflorum jasmine, this is perfect for those who love the intoxicating scent of fresh evening jasmine.

Jewellery fans will love the multi-coloured gemstone drop earrings by Dolce & Gabbana that are a melange of pretty pastel shades, while someone who prefers something a little more dainty should look for 18ct gold and gemstone stud earrings from Maria Tash.

Another way to wear jewellery is on shoes, such as the clear green kitten heels by Amina Muaddi. With its signature pyramid heel and dazzling buckle, these are perfect for stepping out.

Sneakerheads will love DSquared's multicoloured trainer, which has an air-filled sole and comes in rust, mustard, lilac and pistachio colours. The new Bottega Veneta pillow trainer, meanwhile, with its plumped sole, can be found in a vibrant shamrock green.

The new Bottega Veneta pillow trainers. Photo: Bottega Veneta
The new Bottega Veneta pillow trainers. Photo: Bottega Veneta

Finally, an easy way to add a dash of green into anyone's wardrobe is via a bag, and this season there are plenty of options.

Stella McCartney's small Frayme puffy bag comes in a charming shade of pale mint, while the Loewe Puzzle bag can be found in a punchy forest green.

Scroll through the gallery above for more gift ideas for Saudi National Day

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Updated: September 23, 2022, 9:04 AM