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ACHIEVEMENTS

Over the years, RCRC has gained recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

2023
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Public Transport

Completion of the main “Riyadh Bus” ‎network within the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project for Riyadh City (metro & bus).

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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.

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Economy & Investment

Establishment of the Riyadh Special Economic ‎Zones‏ ‏Center to enhance the business competitiveness of Riyadh City.

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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.

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Economy & Investment

Creating the master plan for Riyadh Expo 2030.

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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.

2022
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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.

2021
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Culture, Art & Entertainment

Launch of the Noor Riyadh Festival of light and art at 13 locations in the capital Riyadh.

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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.

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Environment & Sustainability

Launch of Riyadh Sustainability Strategy.

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Economy & Investment

44 multinational companies choose to open regional headquarters in Riyadh as part of the RCRC Regional Headquarters Attraction Program.

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Economy & Investment

Submitting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's bid to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh to the BIE.

2020
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Environment & Sustainability

Commencement of Green Riyadh afforestation works.

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Planning

Completion of the Wadi Hanifa Urban Code and all relevant procedures.

2017
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Environment & Sustainability

Implementation of Namar Lake Views Park and environmental rehabilitation projects for Oubair, Mahdia, and Batha valleys

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Planning

Riyadh Smart City roadmap approved, including concept, comprehensive plan and outputs.

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Public Transit

Completion of Riyadh Metro project tunnel boring works.

2015
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Public Transport

Commencement of Riyadh Metro project tunnel boring works.

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Urban Development

Implementation of Al-Bujairi quarter development project, which is part of the development program of historical Diriyah.

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Environment & Sustainability

Implementing several environmental and recreational projects at Al-Thumamah region.

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Planning

Preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for flood drainage in Riyadh up to 1470 Hijri.

2013
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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

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Planning

Creating the Coordination Plan for the Provision of Public Utilities in Riyadh City.

2012
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Environment & Sustainability

Implementation of Wadi Namar and Wadi Laban Environmental Rehabilitation Project

2011
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Planning

Preparing the Comprehensive Strategy for Preserving Vegetation in Riyadh Province.

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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).

2010
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Environment & Sustainability

Implementing the Wadi Hanifa Environmental Rehabilitation Project (80km long).

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Urban Development

Development of King Salman Square in Diriyah, which had the fifth-largest flag in the world at that time.

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Planning

Preparing Wadi Al-Sulay Rehabilitation Plan (covering 103km in length).

2008
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Planning

Developing a comprehensive plan for water reuse in Wadi Hanifa.

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Planning

Creating Al-Thumama Urban Tourism Plan.

2007
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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.

2005
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Culture, Art & Entertainment

Development of Al-Watan Park at King Abdulaziz Historical Center.

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Urban Development

Completing the Sheikh Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh Mosque, Souq Al-Zall, and Dukhnah Square Development Project at Qasr Al-Hukm District.

2003
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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.

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Planning

Creating the Metropolitan Development Strategy for Riyadh City.

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Environment & Sustainability

Execution of the first phase of the Development Program of Al-Thumamah Region.

2002
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Planning

Preparing Wadi Hanifa Development Plan.

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Planning

Creating the Base digital map for Riyadh City.

2000
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Urban Development

Establishment of the High Court Building, as part of the Qasr Al-Hukm District Development Program.

1999
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Urban Development

Implementation of the Historical Diriyah Development Program.

1998
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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.

1994
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Planning

Preparing a comprehensive Strategy for the development of Wadi Hanifa.

1991
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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.

1990
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Transport

Development of the central section of the King Fahd Road, extending over 5.1 km from Al-Maather Street to Asir Street.

1988
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Environment & Sustainability

Adoption of program to control the problem of high groundwater levels in Riyadh

1986
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Research & Studies

Conduction of the first land-use study in Riyadh city.

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Environment & Sustainability

Issuance of regulations and procedures to stop Wadi Hanifah environmental deterioration.

1984
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Urban Development

Completion of the First phase of the Qasr Al-Hukm District Development Program.

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Planning

Development of the Urban Information System for Riyadh City.

1975
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Urban Development

Development of the housing complex for the employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.