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About Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh is the economic capital of the Saudi nation. Since Riyadh became the political capital of the kingdom of Saudi-Arabia in 1932 the city has developed from a comperatively small traditional town to a modern metropolis in only a few decades. The name Riyadh originated from the Arabic word 'rawdha' which is a plural form. 'Rawdha' is the place where you can find beautiful gardens and trees. Once upon a time in Riyadh there were water courses which has now turned dry. But since ages Riyadh is known for its fertile land situated in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. The History of Riyadh says that since historic times, the city was splited up into 17 branch municipalities which was ruled under the Riyadh Municipality and the Development Authority. The Riyadh Municipality and the Riyadh Development Authority is moderated by Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz who is the Governor of the province. The history in Riyadh can be traced back to 19th century. The history at Riyadh informs you about how its colonization stepped into a great mod city. During 1955 under the rule of Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, the ministries and the government bureau were established. Slowly in that year, a Royal Decree came forth highlighting the works of the municipality. This raised to the growth of the resources with the developing population. The history in Riyadh helps us to peep into the Pre-Islamic times of Saudi Arabia. 'Hajar' was the name given to the settlement at the city. The area was historically popular for its orchards and dates. As days rolled on, the new name was applied for the total settlement. Riyadh became the part of the First Saudi State and the capital of Diriya, at the end of the 18th century. Later in 1818 Diriyah was destroyed by the Turks which made the capital proceed to Riyadh. After passing through several ups and downs, the city of Riyadh has lately prospered and consolidated its position as a cultural, economical, industrial and technological center. Other Major Cities:
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