Riyadh
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.
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
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,
There''s never been a better time to explore Riyadh. Whether you''re visiting for the first time or have lived in the city for ages, the capital is bustling with cool things to do and
Riyadh combines fascinating history with modern dynamism, offering a glimpse into Arabia''s past and future. Bright lights, skyscrapers, and ancient building facades are all to be expected in
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