Riyadh
Saudi Arabia • MENA
Primary City: Riyadh
Primary State/Province: Riyadh
Primary Language: Arabic
Population: 7.2M
GDP: $264B • GDP per capita: $36,682
GAWC Class: 4
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
36.9%
National Capital
Capital city of Saudi Arabia
Largest City
Largest metro area in Saudi Arabia
Key Statistics
Major Teams
5
Total Teams
4
Major Companies
18
Market Cap
$583B
Metro Stations
85
Universities
1
Michelin Stars
30
Cultural Events
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 5 | #T-63 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 4 | #T-238 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 18 | #T-49 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $583B | #55 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 2 | #T-35 |
| Universities ↗ | 1 | #T-205 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 1 | #T-157 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 30.0 | #44 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 85 | #72 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 31 | #T-54 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Saudi Arabia
Al-Hilal
Riyadh • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Saudi Arabia
Al-Nassr
Riyadh • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Saudi Arabia
Al-Shabab
Riyadh • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Saudi Arabia
Al Riyadh SC
Riyadh • Level: 1
Notable Venues1 venue
Football
King Fahd International Stadium
Riyadh
Major Sporting Events
Major Fights4 events
Oleksandr Usyk SD 12 Tyson Fury I
Major Heavyweight Title
2024 • Kingdom Arena
Oleksandr Usyk W 12 Tyson Fury II
Major Heavyweight Title
2024 • Kingdom Arena
Artur Beterbiev W 12 Dmitry Bivol
Major World Title
2024 • Kingdom Arena
Anthony Joshua W 12 Andy Ruiz Jr II
Major Heavyweight Title
2019 • Diriyah Arena
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Rajhi Bank | $116B | Public |
| 2 | Ma'aden | $74B | Public |
| 3 | The Saudi National Bank | $67B | Public |
| 4 | Saudi Telecom Company | $58B | Public |
| 5 | SABIC | $48B | Public |
| 6 | ACWA POWER Company | $36B | Public |
| 7 | Riyad Bank | $24B | Public |
| 8 | Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Company | $24B | Public |
| 9 | The Saudi British Bank | $21B | Public |
| 10 | Alinma Bank | $20B | Public |
| 11 | Saudi Electricity | $20B | Public |
| 12 | Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) | $14B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $583B across 18 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Riyadh Season
Riyadh • National Celebration
Notable One-off Events
2020 G-20 Riyadh summit
Riyadh • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh • History
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Investment Fund Tower | Riyadh | 385 | 2014 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) - Riyadh
Riyadh • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh • 2 - Major International
Military Base1 entry
Ministry of Defense
Riyadh • Military HQ
Metro System (85 stations)1 entry
Riyadh Metro
Riyadh • 85 stations
Stock Exchange1 entry
Saudi Exchange
Riyadh • Stock Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 5-Star2 entries
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
Riyadh
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
Riyadh
FTG 4-Star5 entries
Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah
Diriyah
Fairmont Riyadh
Riyadh
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh
Riyadh
Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
Riyadh
The St. Regis Riyadh
Riyadh