Have Arrived in Saudi Arabia | Riyadh and Ottoman Traces 🇸🇦

Riyadh, once a tribal settlement in the Najd region, rose to prominence through the alliance of Muhammad bin Saud and Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, which laid the foundation for modern Saudi Arabia. The city endured the rise and fall of the First and Second Saudi States, Ottoman intervention, and the eventual unification under Abdulaziz bin Saud in 1902, who captured the Masmak Fortress and began the consolidation of the kingdom. Oil discovery in 1938 transformed Riyadh from a desert town into a political and economic hub, leading to rapid urban development, skyscrapers, and a growing population. Today, Riyadh is a megacity with ambitious projects under Vision 2030, aiming to rival global centers like Dubai and attract millions of tourists.