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Riyadh

[ree-yahd]

noun

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



Riyadh

/ 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)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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But aircraft platforms are often bespoke, custom built to suit foreign clients, meaning there are many potential F-35 variants that Washington could give to Riyadh.

And the Four Seasons in Riyadh has opened a tonic bar — but with no booze — that asks you to “delight in a symphony of handcrafted cocktails meticulously prepared to elevate your senses.”

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He either doesn’t care or he lacks the cognitive capacity to understand that Riyadh and Beijing have a formal security partnership.

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The emphatic victory in Riyadh left Ronaldo's side four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after nine matches.

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Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer welcomed the fighters to the ring at 05:30 local time - minutes before sunrise in Riyadh - with the schedule tailored for a Mexican and American television audience.

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