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His Highness the Mayor of Riyadh Region Honors the Urban Data Center Team for Winning the Excellence Award at the Geospatial World Forum (GWF 2025)
His Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of the Riyadh Region, honored the team of the Urban Data Center at the Riyadh Municipality in recognition of their achievement in winning the Excellence Award in the category of Smart Cities and Urban Planning at the Geospatial World Forum (GWF 2025). The event was recently held in Madrid, Spain, as part of the prestigious Geospatial World Forum — one of the leading global events specialized in geospatial analysis technologies.
2025-07-12

Riyadh Accident Monitoring Center Implements Traffic Improvements Across 17 Locations in Al-Shifa District to Enhance Road Safety
Riyadh – The Riyadh Municipality, through its Accident Monitoring Center, has carried out a series of on-site traffic interventions across 17 locations within the jurisdiction of Al-Shifa Sub-Municipality, based on an in-depth analysis of road accident data. These measures aim to address critical traffic points, ease vehicular flow, and bolster safety in areas with high traffic density.
2025-07-10

Riyadh Municipality Announces Registration Opening for the 61st ISOCARP World Planning Council.
Riyadh Municipality, in collaboration with the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), has announced the opening of registration for the 61st World Planning Council, scheduled to take place in the Saudi capital from December 1 to 4, 2025, under the theme: “Cities and Regions in Motion: Planning Pathways to Resilience and Quality of Life.”
2025-07-06

Riyadh Municipality Announces Extension for Submission of Abstracts for the 61st ISOCARP World Planning Council Until July 7
Riyadh Municipality, in collaboration with the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting scientific abstracts for the 61st ISOCARP World Planning Council scheduled to be held in the capital from December 1 to 4, 2025 until July 7, 2025. This decision comes in response to the high level of international interest and aims to provide more opportunities for participation from experts and specialists around the world.
2025-06-30

His Highness Prince of Riyadh Region Directs Naming a Park in Riyadh after the Late Engineer Abdullah Al-Nuaim
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Riyadh Region, has directed that one of Riyadh’s parks be named after the late Engineer Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Nuaim, in honor of his contributions during his tenure as Mayor of the capital and in recognition of his dedicated service.
2025-06-19

160 Tons of Sacrificial Meat and Over 140,000 Beneficiaries from Riyadh Municipality's "One-Third of the Sacrifice" Initiative, Marking a 33% Growth Compared to Last Year
The "One-Third of the Sacrifice" initiative, launched by the Riyadh Municipality, recorded a 33% increase in the number of beneficiaries this year, reaching 140,798 beneficiaries compared to 105,536 in 1445 H. The amount of donated meat also rose to 159,825 kilograms, up from 111,138 kilograms last year reflecting growth in the initiative, increased donations, and an expanded community impact.
2025-06-14