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)

Example Sentences

And it urged everyone performing in Riyadh to use the opportunity to speak up on topics such as human rights and free speech.

From BBC

He also dreams of staging fights in Saudi Arabia as part of the lucrative Riyadh Season.

From BBC

The Saudi government’s General Entertainment Authority, the body producing the festival, said the event “reflects the efforts to amplify Riyadh’s status as a leading destination for major cultural and artistic events.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Riyadh knew India would construe the Saudi-Pakistan pact as a direct threat to its security, yet it went ahead," Brahma Chellaney, an Indian strategist, posted on X.

From BBC

The tournament will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh and televised by Fox Sports, with comedian Kevin Hart hosting.

From Los Angeles Times