General introductory books on Riyadh include Anthony Guise and Chris Gent, Riyadh, rev. ed. (1997); and Arab Urban Development Institute, Riyadh: The City of the Future, trans. from Arabic (1984?). Overviews of the history, geography, people, and development of the social and economic life of the city are provided by the London Centre of Arab Studies, Ar-Riyadh: History and Development (1999). An overview of the development of Riyadh is provided by Abdal-Majeed Ismail Daghistani, Ar-Riyadh: Urban Development and Planning (1985). Socioeconomic statistics of Riyadh are well documented in Ar-Riyadh Development Authority, The Investment Climate (annual). Details of the national historical centre located in Riyadh can be found in Arriyadh Development Authority, The King Abdulaziz Historical Centre (2000).
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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