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Riyadh City

Rising from the barren desert, its towering skyscrapers glittering in the fierce sun, the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, is one of the most splendid and rich cities in the modern world, sprawling across about 600 square miles (1,600 square kilometres) in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.

Once a small oasis known for its date orchards (hence the origin of its name which in Arabic means 'place of gardens'), Riyadh's phenomenal growth spurt began in 1902 when the dese... Read More

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 (Saudi Tourism) - Al-Kharj, located about 80km south of Riyadh, has always been outstanding with its verdant farms and groves of date palm trees flourishing in fertile soil. Today, this oasis has become a modern center for agriculture and related industries because of... Read More

 

Facts - The building is the tallest in Saudi Arabia, and was topped out in January 2001. - Kingdom Centre was planned from the beginning as an iconic symbol of Saudi Arabia, and the final design was selected after a 3-year process which included over 100 submissions by major architectural firms. - The tower's unique shape culminates in a triangular opening spanned by a 56 meter skybridge with a public observation deck. - Occupants include a five-star hotel, a major bank he... Read More