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Al Yamamah Palace (Arabic: قصر اليمامة) is the official workplace and residence of the King of Saudi Arabia and the seat of the royal court since 1988. [1] [2] Named after the historic al-Yamama region, [3] the palace is located in the al-Hada district of northwestern Riyadh and was built in 1988 during the reign of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz.
Some reports said that Saudi rulers who ruled the Qatif region from 1797 to 1871, during the first and second phases of the Saudi state built the palace. [73] It was gifted by the first Saudi state to Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab al-Faihani to live with his family after he emigrated from Qatar following the Ghariyah War.
A conservation site in Saudi Arabia, located in the Red Sea. It encompasses a group of islands known for their rich biodiversity, including coral reefs, mangroves, and a variety of marine and bird life. The area is particularly known for its nesting populations of birds and its significance as a habitat for endangered species.
Xi Jinping reached Al Yamamah Palace during state visit to Saudi Arabia. Source: China Global Television Network
The building was constructed as a royal palace from 1928 to 1932 under the supervision of Muhammed bin Laden. [citation needed] The oil agreement with the Standard Oil Company of California was signed by Abdullah Suleiman on behalf of Saudi Arabia and Lloyd N. Hamilton on behalf of the company in Khuzam Palace, Jeddah, in 1933. [1] [2] [3]
In 1966, the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia passed a resolution during the reign of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz to renovate the palace. [12] The main office of the Council of Ministers moved to the al-Yamamah Palace in 1988 during the reign of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz and the palace was later on handed over the Saudi Board of Grievances. In ...
The Murabba palace is situated two kilometers north of the old city of Riyadh, and its total area was over 16 hectares. [5] [14] The area of the palace was later expanded to 30 hectares. [5] In a study dated 2021 the size of the palace is cited as 9,844.64 m 2. [15] The palace is located about half a mile from Masmak fort. [9]