Al Fayḩā’
District of Riyadh
Minţaqat ar Riyāḑ - Saudi Arabia

Saudia Flight 163

Saudia Arabian Airlines Flight 163 was a scheduled passenger flight of Saudia that caught fire after takeoff from Riyadh International Airport on a flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, August 19, 1980. All 287 passengers and 14 crew on board the Lockheed L-1011-200 TriStar registered HZ-AHK, died after the aircraft made an emergency landing back at the Riyadh airport. At the time, the incident was the second deadliest single aircraft disaster in history, after Turkish Airlines Flight 981.

Located at 24.7117, 46.7269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Saudia accidents and incidents, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by in-flight fires, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1980, Aviation accidents and incidents in Saudi Arabia, 1980 in Saudi Arabia, Accidents and incidents involving the Lockheed L-1011

Riyadh TV Tower

The Riyadh TV Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a 170 meter high television tower located inside the premises of Saudi Ministry of Information. It was completed in 1978.

Located at 24.6433, 46.6958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1978, Buildings and structures in Riyadh, Television towers in Saudi Arabia

King Fahd International Stadium

King Fahd International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. The stadium was built in 1987 and holds 67,000. It also has one of the largest stadium roofs in the world. It was a venue for matches of the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1989 including the final match. The stadium is included on the football video game FIFA 13, the first time in a FIFA computer game.

Located at 24.7882, 46.8392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Football venues in Saudi Arabia, Buildings and structures in Riyadh, Sports venues in Saudi Arabia, Athletics (track and field) venues in Saudi Arabia, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Saudi Arabia, FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums,

Al Oud cemetery

Al Oud Cemetery is a public cemetery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Located at 24.6231, 46.7278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Cemeteries in Saudi Arabia, Buildings and structures in Riyadh, Burials at Al Oud Cemetery, Sunni cemeteries

Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) was created by the Saudi Government on April 10, 2000, as part of measures geared towards formalizing the process of economic liberalization. SAGIA is responsible for managing the investment environment in the Kingdom.

Located at 24.6492, 46.7356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Economy of Saudi Arabia, Government organisations of Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

Saudi Oger

Saudi Ogre Ltd. , a construction company, was incorporated in January 1978 under the rules and laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its headquarters in Riyadh. The initial paid up capital of SR 1 Million (US$ 267,000) was subsequently increased to the present level of SR 750 Million (US$ 200 million). Saudi Oger Ltd.

Located at 24.685, 46.7175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Companies of Saudi Arabia, Construction and civil engineering companies

King Fahd Medical City

King Fahad Medical City (Arabic مدينة الملك فهد الطبية) also popularly abbreviated as KFMC. KFMC consists of four hospitals making up a total of 1,095 beds. Main hospitals, maternity hospital, pediatric hospital, rehabilitation center. In addition to the hospitals there are primary care clinics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Centers which is Prince Salman Heart Center, Neuroscience Center, Prince Sultan Hematology &Oncology Center and Specialized Diabetes & Endocrine Center.

Located at 24.6875, 46.7053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hospitals in Saudi Arabia, Hospitals with year of establishment missing

Masmak fort

The Masmak is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on January 14, 1902.

Located at 24.6311, 46.7133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Forts in Saudi Arabia, History of Nejd, History of Saudi Arabia, Buildings and structures in Riyadh, 1860s architecture, Museums in Saudi Arabia, Museums established in 1995

Deera Square

Deera Square is a public space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in which public executions take place. It is sometimes known as Justice Square or Chop Chop Square.

Located at 24.6309, 46.7118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Saudi Arabia, Capital punishment in Saudi Arabia, Execution sites

Al-Bathaa

Al-Bathaa is a district in downtown Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and one of the oldest sections of the city. Although it has lost its influence and is gradually being replaced by new shopping districts, the area is still known as an area for cheap lodging and shopping. It is a place where many nationalities are present, as specially South Indians are higher. This place is famous for many types of Wholesale Markets & Gold Markets as well.

Located at 24.6198, 46.7242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Riyadh

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium

Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 22,500 people. Al-Hilal, Al Nassr and Al-Shabab play their matches in this stadium, in 1972, It hosted the opening ceremony for the Gulf Cup of Nations in 1987. The stadium also hosted the finales for the Saudi King Cup before the completion of the King Fahd International Stadium 1988.

Located at 24.6626, 46.7397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Saudi Arabia, Multi-purpose stadiums in Saudi Arabia, Asian sports venue stubs

Riyadh Air Base

Riyadh Air Base is an airport near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Two runways 01-19 and 12-30. Recently they have made a new runway 15-33. Tower Freq. 118.1. Ground: 121.9. PC-9's for training at K. Faisal Academy. It previously served commercial airline flights before the King Khalid International Airport was opened in 1982.

Located at 24.7097, 46.7253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Saudi Arabia

Manfuha

Manfuha was an ancient village in the Nejd region of central Saudi Arabia. Established on the edge of the narrow, fertile valley known as Wadi Hanifa, Manfuha was until the mid-20th century considered a twin village to the current Saudi capital of Riyadh. According to Yaqut's 13th century geographical encyclopedia Mu'jam Al-Buldan, Manfuha was built a few centuries before Islam at the same time as Hajr (now Riyadh) by members of the Banu Hanifa tribe and their cousins from the tribe of Bakr.

Located at 24.5961, 46.7272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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History of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation

The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) is a training institute in Saudi Arabia. In existence since 23 June 1980, it has branches in all major Saudi cities. TVTC, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, formerly known as GOTEVOT *General Organisation for Technical Education and Vocational Training" is the Saudi Governments leading provider of Training.

Located at 24.6514, 46.7036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Educational organizations, Organisations based in Saudi Arabia, Government organisations of Saudi Arabia

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) is the first public university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region specialized in health sciences. Its headquarters is located in the main campus in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It has two other campuses both in Jeddah and Al-Ahsa. All of the campuses are located inside the parameters of King Abdulaziz Medical cities accordingly, and they will be officially opened soon.

Located at 24.7481, 46.8617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, , Educational institutions established in 2005, Education in Riyadh

National Museum of Saudi Arabia

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Located at 24.6472, 46.7108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums established in 1999, Buildings and structures in Riyadh, History museums in Saudi Arabia, National museums, Raymond Moriyama buildings, Buildings and structures completed in 1999, 1999 establishments in Saudi Arabia

King Fahad Security College

King Fahad Security College is an educational/military institute part of the Saudi Ministry of Interior, College is located in eastern Riyadh,the capital of Saudi Arabia The faculty of educate and train students about the hardships of life and security to protect the security and stability of the country Admission requirements: Bachelor degree (graduate students from scientific disciplines such as medicine graduating from the College of King Fahd of security in a single year or graduate students from around the literary graduate in two years) Be in full health and fitness

Located at 24.7803, 46.8489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, Education in Riyadh

GPYW Indoor Stadium

GPYW Indoor Stadium is an indoor sporting arena located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 spectators. It hosts indoor sporting events such as basketball and hosts the home matches of Al-Hilal. It also hosted the Asian Basketball Confederation Championship 1997 championship.

Located at 24.6603, 46.7261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Saudi Arabia

Delta International School

Delta International Schools, is a chain of international schools located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2004, it is one of the leading international schools in Saudi Arabia. The schools have more than 4000 enrolled students from over 40 different countries. Delta International Schools are licensed by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education and accredited by The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.

Located at 24.6872, 46.6908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Saudi Arabia, International schools in Saudi Arabia, Education in Riyadh

Bangladesh International School, English Section, Riyadh

The Bangladesh International School, English Section, Riyadh (BISES, Riyadh) is a private school located in Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It follows the British Curriculum. The school has two sections: The Junior section - Grade LKG to Grade 2 (coeducational) The Secondary/Higher section (with separate boys and girls sections) - Grade 3 to Grade 12 The school's current principal is M.S.M. Hussein.

Located at 24.6846, 46.6982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Saudi Arabia, Educational institutions established in 1990, International schools in Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh–Saudi Arabia relations, Education in Riyadh

Dar Al-Arkan Real Estate Development Company

Dar Al-Arkan Real Estateis a Saudi Arabian property development company. It is the largest developer by market value in Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, It was established in 1994 by six prominent business families with significant real estate development experience in response to the increasing demand for quality housing from the rapidly growing Saudi population.

Located at 24.6883, 46.7139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Real estate and property developers, Companies of Saudi Arabia

Eskan Village

Eskan Village, officially named Eskan Village Air Base, is a U.S. military installation located 20 kilometers south of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The base is home to the 64th Air Expeditionary Group, Office of the Program Manager - Facilities Security Force (OPM-FSF), Office of the Program Manager Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program (OPM-SANG), and the United States Military Training Mission (USMTM) in Saudi Arabia.

Located at 24.5667, 46.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Bases of the United States Air Force

Riyadh Military Hospital

The Riyadh Military Hospital (RMH) also known as Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital is located in Riyadh City, the capital of Saudi Arabia, considered as one of the most advanced centres in the Middle East. It is located in the heart of Riyadh. At a distance of approximately 20 Kilometres from the city centre and easily accessible to the general population. It's the flagship of the RMH Program. RMH is the Medical Services Department (MSD) of the Ministry of Defense and Aviation (MODA).

Located at 24.6833, 46.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Princess Nora bint Abdul Rahman University

Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University is a women's university in Saudi Arabia and largest women-only university in the world. It is composed of 32 campuses across the Riyadh region and a new library capable of holding 4.5 million volumes. The university was founded as Riyadh University for Women in 1970. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz launched the building of the world's largest and most modern women's institution of higher education in a self-contained higher education city.

Located at 24.772, 46.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Education in Riyadh, Educational institutions established in 1970, Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia)

Ministry of Health is the ministry responsible for the health of the citizens of Saudi Arabia. It was established in the year 1950 . The current minister is Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabiah.

Located at 24.6578, 46.7156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Government of Saudi Arabia, Health in Saudi Arabia, Health ministries