A man prays at an open air makeshift mosque in front of a giant Saudi Flag in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2017. Saudi Arabia is inching towards changes that govern its national anthem and green flag, which is emblazoned with a sword and inscribed with Islam’s creed. State-owned media reported the kingdom’s un-elected consultative Shura Council voted in favor of changes late Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. AP File Photo
A man prays at an open air makeshift mosque in front of a giant Saudi Flag in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2017. Saudi Arabia is inching towards changes that govern its national anthem and green flag, which is emblazoned with a sword and inscribed with Islam’s creed. State-owned media reported the kingdom’s un-elected consultative Shura Council voted in favor of changes late Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. AP File Photo

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is inching toward changes that govern its national anthem and green flag, which is emblazoned with a sword and inscribed with Islam's creed as the birthplace of the faith.

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