The Mayor of the Eastern Province, Engineer Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Jubeir, inaugurated the “Unity of a Nation” monument in Al-Khobar Governorate, in the presence of several officials from the municipality and notable public figures. 

Engineer Al-Jubeir praised the contributions of the Al-Fozan Community Service Program through the “Mujassam Watan” (Monument of a Nation) competition, which has played a key role in improving the visual landscape of cities. He stated that the competition goes beyond being a community initiative—it is a vital developmental project that has introduced a qualitative leap in implementing landmark designs and enriching the culture of public sculptures. He described it as a pioneering step in fostering a competitive environment that allows people to express their love for the nation through striking and inspiring monuments. 

He also expressed his happiness with this achievement, appreciating the contributions from private sector companies and the integrated development partnership between various entities that help improve the quality of life. He emphasized the importance and impact of the Mujassam Watan initiative in motivating creatives, encouraging innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering artistic expression. 

Chairman of the Mujassam Watan initiative, Abdullah Al-Fozan, extended his gratitude to both public and private sector partners, and to all entities that contributed to spreading cultural awareness and raising public appreciation for historical heritage and architectural tradition. He affirmed that the initiative has become a distinctive mark in shaping innovative architectural features for city landmarks. 

Al-Fozan added: "We look forward to continuing our efforts with dedication and creativity, supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to build an aware, participatory, and impactful society that contributes to national development." 

Engineer Abdullah Al-Buraikan of “Retal” stated: “At Retal, we reaffirm our continuous commitment to being active partners in development—not only through our urban projects but also through our community initiatives that help achieve a quality of life aligned with the ambitions of Saudi Arabia's Vision.” 

Meanwhile, Mujassam Watan Operations Manager, Engineer Mohammed Al-Ghunaimi, said: “Through collaboration, our visions aligned and we achieved success. With ongoing partnerships, we move steadily toward greater achievements. These sculptures are not just artistic pieces, but future landmarks that will be etched into the memory of the place and contribute to enriching the visual and cultural identity.” 

The “Unity of a Nation” sculpture narrates the story of the late King Abdulaziz and his journey to unify the Kingdom under one flag. It is symbolized by 10 panels, each bearing his signature: “Al-Wathiq bil-Wadud Abdulaziz Al Saud.” The sculpture spans 2,184 square meters and is located at the intersection of King Salman Road and Prince Turki Road in Al-Khobar. It was gifted by Retal Urban Development Company. 

Mujassam Watan is one of the annual initiatives by Al-Fozan for Community Service, selecting the most outstanding artistic and engineering works to be inaugurated in public squares or landmarks on National Day or Founding Day. Launched in 2018, the initiative has so far implemented 8 sculptures that have contributed to transforming the urban landscape and enhancing the aesthetic identity of cities. 

The seventh edition marked a qualitative shift, as it opened participation to talents from all over the world under the slogan “Inspiration Around You.” Winners of this edition will be announced soon. 

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