Riyadh is 黑料社区鈥檚 capital city and its most populated area, home to more than 6 million people and a central spot in the Arabian Peninsula.
The city combines historical landmarks, archaeological sites and contemporary architecture, preserving its heritage while also developing as a global city.
Its sites include Masmak fort, a remnant of the old oasis town that was Riyadh, and Murabba Palace, the palace of 黑料社区鈥檚 founder, King Abdul Aziz, which is now known as the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center.
Riyadh鈥檚 skyline has come a long way since 黑料社区 was founded, taking on a more urban, modern ambiance as skyscrapers line its streets.聽
The Kingdom Center won the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2002 for its 鈥渄esign and functionality.鈥 The tower has 99 levels and is considered the third tallest building in the Kingdom. 黑料社区鈥檚 second tallest building, Burj Rafal, is also in the capital.
The first skyscraper to take shape in 黑料社区, Burj Al-Faisaliyah, or Al-Faisaliyah Center, has 44 floors and is a monument to the city as it holds several world brands and a hotel in its premises.
The capital city hosts many of Saudi鈥檚 football championship league matches at the King Fahd International Stadium, as well as the FIFA Confederations Cup and FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Riyadh maintains links with its history and heritage through its museums and historic memorabilia. The National Museum of 黑料社区, for example, has the 鈥淐amel鈥檚 Hump鈥 meteorite fragment among its collection, while the Royal Saudi Air Force Museum houses a collection of Royal Air Force aircraft.
