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Explore Aş Şafā
The district Aş Şafā of Riyadh in Minţaqat ar Riyāḑ is located in Saudi Arabia and is a district of the nations capital.
If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Unayzah, Buraydah, Dammam, Manama and Bandar Bushehr. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 38°C / 101 °F
Morning Temperature | 31°C / 88 °F |
Evening Temperature | 41°C / 105 °F |
Night Temperature | 33°C / 92 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 14% |
Air Pressure | 1007 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
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Monday, 9th of September 2024
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39°C (102 °F)
34°C (93 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Tuesday, 10th of September 2024
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41°C (105 °F)
37°C (98 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Wednesday, 11th of September 2024
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42°C (107 °F)
36°C (98 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Riyadh Radisson Blu Hotel
InterContinental Hotels RIYADH
Holiday Inn RIYADH - OLAYA
Riyadh Marriott Hotel
White Palace
Tulip Inn Modon Riyadh
BEST WESTERN PLUS FURSAN HOTEL
Grand Plaza Gulf Hotel
Orchid Hotel
Crowne Plaza RIYADH MINHAL
Videos from this area
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New Riyadh National Hospital Documentary
Movie was first displayed during opening ceremony of New Riyadh National Hospital in presence of his Royal highness Prince Khalid bin Bandar Prince of Riyadh on 5/9/2013 تم عرض الفيلم...
Mobily Elife Fiber Internet 25Mbps Speed Test - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I am testing my Mobily Elife Fiber Internet 25Mbps. I hope you will enjoy it. June 3, 2013- Update I tested speed again selecting Server based at Riyadh and hosted by Mobily. The ping is...
md-90 saudi airlines night landing at riyadh king khaled airport+taxing
this my first night landing at king khaled international airport at night enjoy.
خطاب الملك فيصل في الرياضKing Faisal- Speech in Riyadh
King Faisal- Speech in Riyadh about Palestain and Israel DO subscribe KFCRIS.
Zayn's house! | VLOG #1
Fun day at Salwa and I frickin forgot to record our football session, so I'm quite pissed at that. Hopefully the vlogs get better as time goes on but for now, enjoy the video!
COMPLETE - Surat Al-Furqan - Muhammed al-Mohaisany - Taraweeh Ramadan 1434 - 2013
http://turntoislam.com For more More Islamic content - Complete - Surat Al-Furqan - Sheikh Muhammad al-Mehysni. Ramadan 1434, 2013.
COMPLETE - Surat Al-Qalam - A'zam Bin Muhammed al-Mohaisany - Taraweeh Ramadan 1434 - 2013
http://turntoislam.com For more More Islamic content - Complete - Surat Al-Qalam - A'zam Bin Muhammed al-Mohaisany - Taraweeh Ramadan 1434 - 2013.
Abdul Malik Mujahid - Riyadh - Friday Sermon Urdu - 13 July 2012
(02:27 - Starting point for Urdu) The sermon was all about Ramadhaan with its bounties and significance...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
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.
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.
Al Oud cemetery
Al Oud Cemetery is a public cemetery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
King Faisal Foundation
The King Faisal Foundation was established in 1976 by the sons of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Prince Mohammed is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Faisal Foundation. Managing Director of the Foundation is Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. The foundation is one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the world.
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.
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.
King Fahd National Library
The King Fahad National Library is the legal deposit and copyright for Saudi Arabia. It is located in Riyadh.
Pakistan International School, Riyadh
Pakistan International School, Riyadh, (PISR) located in Al-Nasiriyah district, Saudi Arabia, was established in 1968 as an international school under the permission of the King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (Late). Up to 1988, the school functioned under the management of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic Of Pakistan but on 4 December 1988, it was taken over by the Embassy of Pakistan at 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.
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.
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.
King Saud Medical Complex
King Saud Medical Complex is a hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a tertiary care centre for medicine and surgery especially spinal and neurosurgery. It is international recognized centre for training in medicine and surgery. It has 1200 ward beds + 140 intensive-care unit beds. By virtue of the bed capacity and patient load, KSMC is by far the largest hospital of Saudi Arabia.
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.
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.
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).
`Ulaysha Prison
`Ulaysha Prison (also `Ulaisha, Alisha, Olisha, سجن عليشة) is a prison in Riyadh run by the Saudi Arabian secret police agency Mabahith for arbitrary detention. During the 2011 Saudi Arabian protests, "the only brave man in Saudi Arabia", Khaled al-Johani, was held in `Ulaysha Prison and it is suspected that several founding members of the Umma Islamic Party are being held there.
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.