The Evolution of Riyadh | مراحل تطور مدينة الرياض

Riyadh is undergoing major changes to meet the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. These significant changes have had an impact on locals socially and physically in the changing landscape of the city.
See how the city of Riyadh has evolved over the past 80 years:

First oil well opens
Murabba Palace
First University Established
King Saud University
Public Investment Fund established
Riyadh Water Tower
King Faisal Specialised Hospital
Diplomatic Quarter
National Guard Hospital
Terminals 1 to 4 open - King Khalid International Airport
King Fahd International Stadium
The Ministry of Interior
Sahara Mall
Prince Sultan University
Riyadh city Population: 3.6 million
Faisaliah Tower
Kingdom Tower
Four Seasons Hotel
GDP SAR329 billion
Granada Center
Mandatory health insurance launched
King Abdullah Financial District
Riyadh city population: 5 million
Panorama mall
The Ritz Carlton Riyadh
TAQEEM (Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers) founded
Tamkeen Tower
The first office park in Saudi Arabia
Business Gate
Kempinski Burj Rafal
Burj Rafal
Alraidah Digital City
Riyadh city population: 6.2 million
Olaya Towers
GDP SAR542 billion
King Salman ascends to the throne
The Council of Economic & Development Affairs founded
100% foreign ownership investment allowed
KAPSARC (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre)
First REIT listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
Terminal 5 opens King Khaled International Airport
National Transformation Plan and Saudi Vision 2030 announced
His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed bin Salman appointed as crown prince
Riyadh Park Mall
Real Estate General Authority founded
The General Authority for Statistics launches Saudi Real Estate Index Indicator
Al Rajhi Bank Tower
King Salman lays foundation stone for Al Qiddiya Entertainment City
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) joins MSCI Emerging Market Index
Women allowed to drive and first cinema opens
King Abdullah Financial District
Riyadh Metro