1. RIYADH
Class: ESP16-C
GROUP-C
Group members:
1. Deeqa Hassan Yusuf
2. Ayub Ali Mohamed
3. Hani Ibrahim Hassan
4. Hassan Abdirahman Mohamed
5. Maryama Bashir Abdullahi
6. Mohamed Abdi Adan
Lecturer: Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamud
History of Riyadh
During the Pre-Islamic era the city at the
site of modern Riyadh was called Hajr
(Arabic: ح
ج
ر ), and was reportedly
founded by the tribe of Banu Hanifa.
Hajr served as the capital of the province
of Al-Yamamah, whose governors were
responsible for most of central and
eastern Arabia during the Umayyad and
Abbasid eras. From the 1940s, Riyadh
mushroomed from a relatively narrow,
spatially isolated town into a spacious
metropolis. Riyad has an area of 1,973
km² and population of 7.6 million.
People who live in a Riyad speak Arabic
language.
Historical and Tourist Sites of
Riyadh
Edge of The World in Riyadh
One of the most popular tourist
destinations, the Edge of the world has
got its nickname from the uninterrupted
view of the horizon. It is famous for its
300-meter-high cliffs overlooking the
surrounding plain. From the top of the
cliffs, you can spot the dried rivers
weaving across the land. This is among
some of the famous historical sites in
Riyadh and is an ideal place for a picnic.
2. Al Masmak Forterss
Al masmak forteress is a piece of history
and is a worth visit in Riyadh. Its known
for displaying various historical
artifacts, works of art, maps, weapons,
and other exhibits of Saudi Arabia. This
one of the famous historical sites in
Riyadh serving many purposes over the
years and was originally used as a base
for the military.
The culture of Riyadh
Riyadh and the whole of Saudi Arabia is
a very conservative Muslim country.
Traditional roles are highly valued, and
whether you agree or not, you will be
expected to follow the strict moral codes
whilst traveling within the country. Men
and women do not commingle much in
this country. For example, museums and
other sites within the city have separate
operating times for men and for
families. Unaccompanied women are
expected to chaperoned at all times.
Food of Riyadh
Falafel and Sabah
Falafel is considered one of the top to-
go foods for Saudis. It is a deep-fried
ball made from ground chickpeas, broad
beans, or both. It’s basically a sandwich
served in pita bread like a bucket. Yet,
Saudis likes it to be wrapped in a saj-
bread called (sabah), usually with boiled
eggs, fried cauliflowers, fried eggplant,
slices of tomato and minced parsley
with tahini sauce (a lot of it).
Transportation of Riyadh
Public transportation in Saudi Arabia is
constantly evolving. There are several
modes of public transportation,
including buses, taxis, trains, and ride-
sharing services like Uber and Careem.
The Saudi Public Transport Company
(SAPTCO) operates buses in main
cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah,
Dammam, Makkah, and Madinah. The
buses are air-conditioned and have
comfortable seating, making them a
popular choice for tourists.
