Cairo, Muharram 09, 1440, September 19, 2018, SPA --The Assistant Secretary-General for Palestine and the occupied Arab territories of the Arab League Saeed Abu Ali said that the celebration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its 88th National Day is seen as a celebration of the entire Arab nation due its vital role, religious status, and political leadership among Arab and Islamic nations. On this occasion, Abu Ali said in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a great responsibility in light of these grave challenges being faced by the Arab nation, pointing to the historical role being played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defending of Arab causes in order to build the Arab future and defend the generations of this nation. Abu Ali has praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's support and its firm stand in defending of the Palestinian cause through history, expressing his sincere thanks and appreciation to the KSA for its historic positions. --SPA 14:53 LOCAL TIME 11:53 GMT 0016 www.spa.gov.sa/w751523