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My primary goal is to be an exemplary and leading nation in all aspects, and I will work with you in achieving this endeavour.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud
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Our goal is to position Riyadh among the world’s most distinctive cities in quality of life, tourism, and services.
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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz
Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City
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MANDATE & DUTIES
We realize the will of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to establish a joint authority that leads, supervises, and orchestrates the comprehensive development of the city of Riyadh.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport
The King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport is part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s ambitious city plan to equip Riyadh with public transport that provides all population groups with suitable public transport services, accommodating existing and future mobility needs in Riyadh. The project is dedicated to building, operating, and developing a world-class […]
Green Riyadh Program
The “Green Riyadh” program is one of the largest ambitious urban afforestation projects in the world and one of the four major Riyadh projects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, on Tuesday, Rajab 12, 1440 AH (March 19, 2019 AD) at the initiative of His Royal Highness Prince […]
Riyadh Art
Riyadh Art is one of the largest public art programs in the world and was launched under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz; under the leadership and supervision of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors […]
Sports Boulevard
The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh’s mega projects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, on March 19th, 2019, chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The project is contributing to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 goals by raising Riyadh’s ranking […]
King Salman Park
King Salman Park is one of Riyadh’s Four Megaprojects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, on 19 March 2019. The Park aims at providing a variety of sports, cultural, artistic, and recreational options to the residents and visitors of Riyadh, therefore, improving the quality of life in the city in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of a vibrant and healthy society, and raising Riyadh’s global ranking.
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LATEST NEWS
RCRC to Host Gipsy Kings, Anoushka Shankar in Two World-Class Concerts
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is organizing two international musical evenings this September, including Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo and world-renowned musician Anoushka Shankar. The first evening, on Thursday, September 18, will feature the Gipsy Kings, a band famous worldwide for blending Spanish flamenco music with Latin pop. The second evening, on […]
READ MORENoor Riyadh 2025 Festival Locations and Curators Revealed
The Riyadh Art program, overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, has announced the locations and artistic curators for the Noor Riyadh 2025 festival. The announcement was made at The Armory Show in New York City, attended by prominent artists, curators, and media professionals. Unveiling the festival at this major international art platform […]
READ MOREIstituto Marangoni Opens First Campus in Riyadh
As part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s (RCRC) efforts to strengthen Riyadh’s position as a global creative hub, Istituto Marangoni announced the inauguration of its first campus in Saudi Arabia at the Creative District in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), becoming the district’s first international partner. Istituto Marangoni, founded more than 90 […]
READ MORERiyadh Art Announces Fifth Edition of Noor Riyadh
Under the umbrella of Riyadh Art, the world’s largest public art initiative, Noor Riyadh returns for its fifth edition from November 20 to December 6, 2025. The world’s largest light art festival will once again transform the Saudi capital with groundbreaking installations by leading local and international artists. The 2025 curatorial theme, “In the […]
READ MORERiyadh Art Announces Opening of Submissions for Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2026
Riyadh Art has announced the opening of submissions for the 7th edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2026, held under the theme “Traces of What Will Be.” The symposium invites sculptors from Saudi Arabia and around the world to submit their artistic proposals, contributing to the evolving cultural and artistic landscape of Riyadh. Applications […]
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