Riyadh

[ ree-yahd ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh

/ rɪˈjɑːd /

noun

1. the joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia, situated in a central oasis: the largest city in the country. Pop: 5 514 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Speaking at a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders the prince also criticised Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran, and - in a sign of improving ties between rivals Riyadh and Tehran, warned that Israel should not launch attacks on Iranian soil.

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Trump chose Riyadh for his first overseas trip as President in 2017, an idea reportedly brokered by Rupert Murdoch.

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Earlier on Saturday, second seeds Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski won the doubles title in Riyadh.

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She now has a chance to secure another prestigious title after beating Wimbledon champion Krejcikova 6-3 7-5 in the semi-finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Polish second seed Swiatek thrashed Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-1 6-0 in her final group match - but was still relying on Gauff doing her a favour in Riyadh.

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