Riyadh[a] is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. [7] It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current …

4 days ago · Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s capital and largest city. It became the capital of the Saud dynasty in 1824 and, except for a brief period in the 19th century and early 20th century, has been the center …

Discover Riyadh city, the heart of Saudi Arabia, where rich heritage meets modern attractions, exciting events, and authentic hospitality.

May 26, 2025 · A world city, Riyadh is brimming with diverse attractions. Are you a history buff on the search for a museums to explore, an art enthusiast interested in gallery-hopping or just someone …

The first inception of Riyadh began about three centuries ago, on part of the site of the ancient city of Hajar, which remained for tens of centuries the base of the province of Al Yamamah and a center for …

Set high on a desert plateau, Riyadh is a city on the rise…literally and globally. As Saudi Arabia’s capital and financial hub, it’s home to sleek districts like KAFD, a growing metro network, and a skyline that …

Riyadh is the capital and the most populous city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province and belongs to the historical regions of Nejd and Al-Yamama.

Riyadh City (romanized: Ar Riyāḏ) is the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its largest city in terms of population. It is one of the most densely populated capitals in the world.

Riyadh is the political and administrative center of Saudi Arabia. The Consultative Assembly, the Council of Ministers, the king and the Supreme Judicial Council are all situated in the city.

Aug 20, 2025 · Riyadh's story arcs from Diriyah, the 18th-century birthplace of the first Saudi state, to Al Masmak Fortress, where Abdulaziz Ibn Saud’s 1902 raid lit the fuse for unification, to a post-oil boom …