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T
he aimof these pages is to give a brief glimpse of themodern
Riyadh, to show how much it has achieved over recent
decades and to give some insight into the rhythmof its daily life.
Contained between these covers is some small indication of the
tremendous potential that this city now offers.
Thisbook tells the storyof a longanddistinguishedhistoryandof
the surviving landmarks of that heritage, and describes how that
unique past is being combined with a vigorous present with its
own strong identity in a fusion that provides amoral framework
and cultural inspiration for new generations.
Itdescribeshowaharshdesertenvironmenthasbeentransformed
into a green oasis, and how a new city of imposing and stylish
buildings has been created upon an infrastructure that is capable
of supporting a modern, technologically sophisticated economy,
ensuring wealth and well-being for both the present and the
future.
These pages present a strong, broadly-based economy that is rich
both in terms of its financial resources and in its community of
dynamic and innovative commercial enterprises.
The diversified educational resources of a highly intellectual
city are also depicted, showing how the city has become a seat of
learning that attracts students from all over the world.
The story of Riyadh is a chronicle of a unique society that with
the help of Allah has become a model of prosperity, security,
peace and happiness.