Riyadh

Capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. The current form of the metropolis emerged as an offshoot of the eponymous walled town following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications in the 1950s, after which the city underwent several phases of expansion and urbanization.

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Discover Riyadh: Why now is the time to visit Saudi Arabi’s futuristic capital With a new airline flying in 2025, now is the time to visit Saudi Arabia’s futuristic capital. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:51Published on March 16, 2024

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