The Evolution of Riyadh | مراحل تطور مدينة الرياض

Riyadh is undergoing major changes to meet the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. These significant changes have had an impact on locals socially and physically in the changing landscape of the city. See how the city of Riyadh has evolved over the past 80 years: First oil well opens Murabba Palace First University Established King Saud University Public Investment Fund established Riyadh Water Tower King Faisal Specialised Hospital Diplomatic Quarter National Guard Hospital Terminals 1 to 4 open - King Khalid International Airport King Fahd International Stadium The Ministry of Interior Sahara Mall Prince Sultan University Riyadh city Population: 3.6 million Faisaliah Tower Kingdom Tower Four Seasons Hotel GDP SAR329 billion Granada Center Mandatory health insurance launched King Abdullah Financial District Riyadh city population: 5 million Panorama mall The Ritz Carlton Riyadh TAQEEM (Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers) founded Tamkeen Tower The first office park in Saudi Arabia Business Gate Kempinski Burj Rafal Burj Rafal Alraidah Digital City Riyadh city population: 6.2 million Olaya Towers GDP SAR542 billion King Salman ascends to the throne The Council of Economic & Development Affairs founded 100% foreign ownership investment allowed KAPSARC (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre) First REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Terminal 5 opens King Khaled International Airport National Transformation Plan and Saudi Vision 2030 announced His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed bin Salman appointed as crown prince Riyadh Park Mall Real Estate General Authority founded The General Authority for Statistics launches Saudi Real Estate Index Indicator Al Rajhi Bank Tower King Salman lays foundation stone for Al Qiddiya Entertainment City Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) joins MSCI Emerging Market Index Women allowed to drive and first cinema opens King Abdullah Financial District Riyadh Metro