Riyadh

American

[ree-yahd] / riˈyɑd /

noun

a city in and the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh British

/ rɪˈjɑːd /

noun

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 has also signed a defense-cooperation deal with Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Islamabad has cultivated strong ties with Washington, Riyadh and Beijing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Sharif and his government have been quick to keep Riyadh on side, and the prime minister recently visited for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In October, Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih told a Riyadh financial conference that the private sector needed to take a larger role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

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