Today is our 82nd National Day. The complete unity of this huge nation is still an area of appreciation and admiration. Yet, a restless question follows regarding certain achievements.

I believe that the Saudi public opinion was and still busy comparing us to Malaysia and the younger sister, Emirates. To me, this is where the main burden comes from. As I suppose that we need to slow down with the issue of comparison, because we are neither Malaysia nor Emirates. A great effort has to be given to the making of the Saudi individual. This could be done mainly through education. The sought formation, in order to achieve, may be accomplished by making more individual examples ready to lead. This should come altogether with a bigger number of individuals ready and equipped to win the future race.

One last wish for today, this is sent to all Saudi youth planning to celebrate the National Day ‘by cars’, please do not block high ways and main roads. There are others who plan to celebrate this day by visiting an ill relative or by visiting an elder suffering of loneliness. It is okay to dance somewhere, but it is not totally okay to dance everywhere.

Happy Saudi National Day to all!

(The writer is Chairman, Saudi Cartoon & Animation Society)