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ACHIEVEMENTS
ACHIEVEMENTS
Over the years, RCRC has gained recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.
Public Transport
Completion of the main “Riyadh Bus” network within the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project for Riyadh City (metro & bus).
Economy & Investment
Under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), the Kingdom's bid to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh culminated in a historical triumph as Riyadh secured the right to host Expo 2030 at the 173rd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) held in Paris.
Economy & Investment
Establishment of the Riyadh Special Economic Zones Center to enhance the business competitiveness of Riyadh City.
Culture, Art and Entertainment
Inauguration of the third edition of the "Noor Riyadh" light festival, a Riyadh Art program, under the theme: The Bright Side of the Desert Moon.
Economy & Investment
Creating the master plan for Riyadh Expo 2030.
Education
Riyadh welcomes the Beech Hall School Riyadh and Reigate Grammar School as part of the International Schools Attraction Program, supervised by RCRC in partnership with the Ministries of Education and Investment.
International Schools Attraction Program
Opening the British Downe House International School and Singapore’s One World International School, and announcing a partnership with the British Aldenham Education Group as part of the RCRC International Schools Attraction Program.
Culture, Art & Entertainment
Launch of the Noor Riyadh Festival of light and art at 13 locations in the capital Riyadh.
Education
Opening the British King's College School - Riyadh and announcing a partnership with the Spanish SEK Education Group to open their first-ever school in Riyadh.
Environment & Sustainability
Launch of Riyadh Sustainability Strategy.
Economy & Investment
44 multinational companies choose to open regional headquarters in Riyadh as part of the RCRC Regional Headquarters Attraction Program.
Economy & Investment
Submitting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's bid to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh to the BIE.
Environment & Sustainability
Commencement of Green Riyadh afforestation works.
Planning
Completion of the Wadi Hanifa Urban Code and all relevant procedures.
Environment & Sustainability
Implementation of Namar Lake Views Park and environmental rehabilitation projects for Oubair, Mahdia, and Batha valleys
Planning
Riyadh Smart City roadmap approved, including concept, comprehensive plan and outputs.
Public Transit
Completion of Riyadh Metro project tunnel boring works.
Public Transport
Commencement of Riyadh Metro project tunnel boring works.
Urban Development
Implementation of Al-Bujairi quarter development project, which is part of the development program of historical Diriyah.
Environment & Sustainability
Implementing several environmental and recreational projects at Al-Thumamah region.
Planning
Preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for flood drainage in Riyadh up to 1470 Hijri.
Transport
Implementation of the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq and Al-Oruba Roads extension project and the tunnel at the intersection of King Abdulaziz Road with Al-Oruba Road
Planning
Creating the Coordination Plan for the Provision of Public Utilities in Riyadh City.
Environment & Sustainability
Implementation of Wadi Namar and Wadi Laban Environmental Rehabilitation Project
Planning
Preparing the Comprehensive Strategy for Preserving Vegetation in Riyadh Province.
Transport
Completing the first phase of the King Abdullah Road Development Project (from its intersection with Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road to its intersection with King Abdulaziz Road).
Environment & Sustainability
Implementing the Wadi Hanifa Environmental Rehabilitation Project (80km long).
Urban Development
Development of King Salman Square in Diriyah, which had the fifth-largest flag in the world at that time.
Planning
Preparing Wadi Al-Sulay Rehabilitation Plan (covering 103km in length).
Planning
Developing a comprehensive plan for water reuse in Wadi Hanifa.
Planning
Creating Al-Thumama Urban Tourism Plan.
Planning
Preparing the Executive Plan for Environmental Protection in Riyadh city, which features 50 environmental programs covering several axes, including pollution, waste, water resources, natural resources, open areas, wildlife, and environmental management.
Culture, Art & Entertainment
Development of Al-Watan Park at King Abdulaziz Historical Center.
Urban Development
Completing the Sheikh Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh Mosque, Souq Al-Zall, and Dukhnah Square Development Project at Qasr Al-Hukm District.
Environment & Sustainability
Implementation of Salam Park project (over a total area of 312,000 m2). The project houses a large artificial lake with an area of 33,000m2.
Planning
Creating the Metropolitan Development Strategy for Riyadh City.
Environment & Sustainability
Execution of the first phase of the Development Program of Al-Thumamah Region.
Planning
Preparing Wadi Hanifa Development Plan.
Planning
Creating the Base digital map for Riyadh City.
Urban Development
Establishment of the High Court Building, as part of the Qasr Al-Hukm District Development Program.
Urban Development
Implementation of the Historical Diriyah Development Program.
Urban Development
Execution of King Abdulaziz Historical Center in the Al-Murabba District (covering an area of 360,000 square meters) to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of KSA.
Planning
Preparing a comprehensive Strategy for the development of Wadi Hanifa.
Urban Development
Execution of the second phase of the Qasr Al-Hukm District Development Program, which included Prince Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque, Qasr Al-Hukm Palace, Al-Adl Square, Safat Square, Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Square, Al-Masmak Square, Al-Thumairi Gate, Dukhnah Gate, Deira Tower, parts of old city walls, as well as Al-Muaiqliyah Commercial Center.
Transport
Development of the central section of the King Fahd Road, extending over 5.1 km from Al-Maather Street to Asir Street.
Environment & Sustainability
Adoption of program to control the problem of high groundwater levels in Riyadh
Research & Studies
Conduction of the first land-use study in Riyadh city.
Environment & Sustainability
Issuance of regulations and procedures to stop Wadi Hanifah environmental deterioration.
Urban Development
Completion of the First phase of the Qasr Al-Hukm District Development Program.
Planning
Development of the Urban Information System for Riyadh City.
Urban Development
Development of the housing complex for the employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.