Riyadh

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

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Riyadh is the largest city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Although many of the common forms of entertainment are limited, there are interesting places that can be visited in Riyadh ranging from historic landmarks to the few towers that highlight the transition of the city with more incorporation of modern technology. For most of the year, the climate is brutally hot, but it is pleasantly moderate during the winter. The only reliable means of transport in Riyadh is a car: you would either depend on cabs or you would have to rent your own car. Generally prices are lower in Riyadh than most other big cities in the world. However, Riyadh is usually a destination that is visited mainly for business.

Riyadh is the political and administrative centre of Saudi Arabia and is the headquarters of the country's central government bodies, such as the Saudi Royal Court and the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is of great economic importance, as it is the headquarters of many banks and major companies. It is also the location of the King Abdullah Financial District, one of the world's largest financial centres. Riyadh is one of the world's fastest-growing cities in population, with many immigrants.

The city is divided into 15 municipal districts, managed by the Municipality of Riyadh headed by the mayor of Riyadh, and the Royal Commission for Riyadh which is chaired by the governor of the Province, Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud. The current mayor is Tariq bin Abdul Aziz Al-Faris. Riyadh has been designated a global city.

Riyadh at a glance

Official Name

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
City

Riyadh
Official Languages

Arabic
Area

2,149,690km²
Population

34,218,169 (2019)
Currency

Saudi riyal
Timezone

UTC+3 (AST)
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Around Riyadh

Masmak Fort

This one-time fort is constructed of mud and clay bricks, incorporating four corner turrets that once acted as watchtowers. The walls are exceptionally thick, and were once prepared to defend the city in battle. Today it is a museum, located in the old quarter at the heart of Riyadh. The museum's collections include antique weapons, agricultural tools, and costumes from throughout the history of Saudi Arabia.

National Museum

One of the most important museums in the country, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia documents the history, archeology, and culture of the Kingdom in a number of collections. Objects on display include documents, antique tools, weapons, sculptures and other artwork, along with mineral and rock samples, and much more. The museum is housed in a modern building with interactive displays, and a gift store for souvenirs. There is a fee for entry.

Diriyah Gate

Once the home of the Saudi royal family, the town of Ad'Diriyah is located about 16 miles northwest of Riyadh. The historic area of the town includes two main sections and many quarters or neighborhoods. There are ruins of the palace and old city to explore, along with a variety of other activities such as shopping at the Bujairy marketplace, walking by the waterfalls, or stopping at a restaurant or cafe. Ad'Diriyah is accessible by foot.

Useful information

Electricity

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), the Gulf’s largest utility by market value, was created by the amalgamation of 10 local electricity firms in Saudi Arabia nine years ago. SEC has since enjoyed a monopoly on the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across the Kingdom, managing 37,000 megawatts of power across some 45 plants. However, that may be set to change.

Visa Requirements

A valid passport for a minimum of 6 months taking into consideration the agreements between Saudi Arabia and the other countries regarding the passport validation (example: US citizens). The tourist coming to Saudi Arabia must not be under the age of (18) unless accompanied by a guardian. For Consulate Visa, please contact the nearest Saudi Arabia Embassy for any additional requirements or documentation.

Transportation

Roads in Saudi Arabia vary from eight-laned roads to small two-lane roads in rural areas. The city highways and other major highways are well maintained, especially the roads in the capital Riyadh.Saudi Arabia has a well development sea transport network developed primarily to support the transport of petrochemicals.The largest seaport in Saudi Arabia located on the Red Sea.There are an estimated 203 airports in Saudi Arabia (2003 est.).

Language

Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia, and the mother tongue for most of Saudi’s natives. The classical version of Arabic is hardly used in regular conversations and is mainly found in the Quran and other classical works, poetry, and is used by religious scholars. Classical Arabian is considered an exclusive written language rather than a spoken one. Modern Standard Arabic is the most widely spoken version which is used in media, schools as a second foreign language, and published works.

King Khalid International Airport

King Khalid International Airport, also known as Riyadh Airport, serves the city of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It is the second largest airport in the country after Jeddah Airport.

Riyadh is the largest city and capital of Saudi Arabia, being the third-largest city in the Arab world.

While your stay in Riyadh, you shouldn’t miss Old town Riyadh, Ain Heet Cave, the five old gates on the old walls of Riyadh, Musmak Palace, Turaif district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre, National Museum of Saudi Arabia, among others.