Az Zahrā’
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

Kingdom Centre

Kingdom Centre, also called Kingdom Tower, is a 99-storey, 302.3 m skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the second tallest skyscraper in the country, and the third tallest building with a hole in the world after the Shanghai World Financial Center and Tuntex Sky Tower. Besides the shopping mall, Kingdom Tower contains the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh and state-of-the-art apartments. The 56 m skybridge atop the skyscraper.

Located at 24.7114, 46.6744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Saudi Arabia, Skyscrapers between 300 and 349 meters, Buildings and structures in Riyadh, Buildings and structures completed in 2002

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

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 Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is a 935-bed tertiary care hospital based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the national referral center for oncology, organ transplantations, cardiac surgery, genetic diseases, and more. KFSH&RC also maintains a facility in Jeddah. Chief Executive Director: H.E. Qasim Q. Al Qasabi, MD, FRCSI, FACS (since 2005)

Located at 24.6717, 46.6747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hospitals in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Riyadh, Hospitals with year of establishment missing

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

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.

Located at 24.6908, 46.6836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Organisations based in Saudi Arabia, Organizations established in 1976

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

Alfaisal University

Alfaisal University is a private, non-profit, research university located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the second co-educational university in Saudi Arabia after KAUST. It commenced its academic programs in 2007. The university was founded by a consortium of King Faisal Foundation, Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, ISU, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, KACST, MODON, Thales, Saudi Aramco and Boeing.

Located at 24.664, 46.6763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Partners Harvard Medical International, Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, Educational institutions established in 2002, Education in Riyadh, Private universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, Alfaisal University

King Fahd National Library

The King Fahad National Library is the legal deposit and copyright for Saudi Arabia. It is located in Riyadh.

Located at 24.6858, 46.6869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Saudi Arabian culture, National libraries, Buildings and structures in Riyadh, Libraries in Saudi Arabia

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.

Located at 24.6517, 46.6867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Education in Riyadh, Educational institutions established in 1968, International schools in Saudi Arabia, Pakistani international schools

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

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

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

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