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For example, the simple and general postal code of Riyadh is 11564, and Turaif is: 75311. A more specific address within Turaif might have the postcode 75311-8538. [2] In writing addresses in Saudi Arabia, generally the 9 digit postcodes are for home addresses, while businesses and PO Boxes will only have a 5 digit postal code.
It is home to the Doha Mall, the city's first shopping centre. [1] Prior to the 2010 census, Zone 41 comprised Al Hilal West, [ 2 ] but the zone was later transferred to Nuaija . [ 3 ] Many sizable residences are situated here, and the Embassy of India, Doha formerly had its headquarters here.
In December 2020, Spar Saudi Stores Company, a company of Al-Sadhan Group, opened an express convenience store in Riyadh's Digital City. [25] In March 2021, the complex hosted the Noor Riyadh events. [26] In April 2022, the General Presidency for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices installed over 50 billboards in the complex. [27]
Rank Airport City served Country Code (IATA/ICAO) Total passengers Rank change % change 1. Dubai International Airport: Dubai United Arab Emirates DXB/OMDB: TBU: TBU 2. Istanbul Airport
A Tadawul-listed company created from Emaar Properties, a Dubai-based public joint stock company and one of the world’s largest real estate companies, and SAGIA (Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority) which is the main facilitator of the project. [citation needed]
Riyadh Air Base, which is much closer to the city center, is operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force. This airport was an alternative landing site for NASA's Space Shuttle. [8] On 12 March 2023, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, formally announced the establishment of Riyadh Air. Riyadh Air will use the airport as a hub. [9]
The airport resides at an elevation of 20 feet (6 m) above mean sea level.It has one runway designated 15/33 with an asphalt surface measuring 3,050 by 45 metres (10,007 ft × 148 ft). [1]
Riyadh had a population of 7.0 million people in 2022, making it the most-populous city in Saudi Arabia, 3rd most populous in the Middle East, and the 38th most populous in Asia. [9] The first mention of the city by the name Riyadh was in 1590, by an Arab chronicler. [10]