Royal Commission for Riyadh

The Royal Commission for Riyadh is a Saudi commission established by a royal decree in August 2019 after renaming the Riyadh Development Authority that was in June 1974. The commission is responsible for the urban, economic, social, and cultural development of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.[1][2]

Agency overview
Formed30 August 2019
JurisdictionGovernment of Saudi Arabia
HeadquartersSaudi Arabia, Riyadh
Websiterar.gov.sa

Responsibilities

The Royal Commission for Riyadh will take the responsibilities of Riyadh Development Authority. These responsibilities include setting up the policies for the metropolitan development as well as supervising the strategic programs and plans from the study to the implementation.[3]

Main projects

There are various projects developed by the commission including:

  • King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport.[4]
  • Historical Addir'iyah Development Program.[5]
  • Wadi Namar and Wadi Laban Environmental Rehabilitation Project.[6]
  • King Abdulaziz Historical Center Project.[7]
  • Saudi Railway .[8]

References
  1. "King Salman issues royal decrees, including creation of industry and resources ministry". Arab News. 2019-08-30. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  2. "King Salman issues royal decrees, including setting up of industry and resources ministry". Saudigazette. 2019-08-30. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  3. "Rriyadh Development Authority - About". www.ada.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  4. "King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport". www.ada.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  5. "Historical Addir'iyah Development Program". www.ada.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  6. "Wadi Namar and Wadi Laban Environmental Rehabilitation Project". www.ada.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  7. "King Abdulaziz Historical Center Project". www.ada.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  8. "Salam Park Project". www.ada.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-09-01.


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