Riyadh

American

[ree-yahd] / riˈyɑd /

noun

a city in and the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh British

/ rɪˈjɑːd /

noun

the joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia, situated in a central oasis: the largest city in the country. Pop: 5 514 000 (2005 est)

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"As a Lebanese, I am traumatised," a 31-year-old expat and mother of two living in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, told AFP.

From Barron's

In contrast, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Riyadh’s attempt to offset its own oil dependency, has stalled.

From The Wall Street Journal

China, Iran’s largest oil market, purported to be building a diplomatic bridge between Tehran and Riyadh.

From The Wall Street Journal

The father-of-four was rushing to plaster the outside walls before returning to work in Riyadh, leaving his family and the snow-capped Himalayas on the horizon behind yet again.

From Barron's

Kim was coming off his best result in his 25 LIV Golf starts, a tie for 22nd at last week's season-opening tournament in Riyadh.

From Barron's

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