The city of Riyadh is located in the Riyadh province, one of 13 in the country, each of which is administered by a governor, a deputy governor, and a provincial council. The province of Riyadh is further divided into governorates, and Riyadh is itself made up of a number of branch municipalities. The chief administrator of the city is its mayor, who is appointed by the king of Saudi Arabia, and the major functions of the city government are similar to those of many other metropolitan cities.
The High Commission for the Development of Riyadh sets forth policies for the city’s development formulated by its executive branch, the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA). The ADA, which is responsible for the socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental development of the city, devises plans and procedures to improve the standard of services and facilities provided for city residents. The ADA does not rely upon the national budget for its funding.
The-landmark-tower-of-the-Markaz-al-Mamlakah-in-RiyadhThe landmark tower of the Markaz al-Mamlakah (“Kingdom Centre”) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[Credits : Peter Macdiarmid—Reuters/Corbis]
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The-prominent-escarpment-of-Mount-Tuwayq-south-of-Riyadh-SaudiThe prominent escarpment of Mount Ṭuwayq, south of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[Credits : Jane Lewis/Stone]
Ministry-of-Finance-building-in-Riyadh-Saudi-ArabiaMinistry of Finance building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[Credits : Diane Rawson—Photo Researchers]
Man-walking-through-a-garden-Riyadh-Saudi-ArabiaMan walking through a garden, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[Credits : SuperStock]
Competitors-in-the-Kings-Camel-Race-Riyadh-Saudi-ArabiaCompetitors in the King’s Camel Race, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[Credits : © Jodi Cobb—National Geographic/Getty Images]
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