Riyadh

American  

[ree-yahd] / riˈjɑd /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Saudi Arabia.

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Riyadh British  

/ rɪˈjɑːd /

noun

1. 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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Riyadh

Since the war between the U.S. and Iran began, Tehran and Riyadh have sought to limit direct confrontation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

So far, Riyadh has calibrated its responses as the Houthis test their limits, but experts on the conflict say they see little room for de-escalation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

The U.S.-Saudi deal allows a similar privilege to Riyadh.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Riyadh, like Tehran, has long been adamant about its right to pursue a civilian nuclear program.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Riyadh expects to have a budget deficit in 2002, in part because of increased spending for education and other social programs.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency