riyal

[ ree-yawl, -yahl ]

noun

1. a bronze coin and monetary unit of Qatar, equal to 100 dirhams.
2. a silver coin and monetary unit of Saudi Arabia, equal to 100 halala or 20 qurush.
3. (formerly) a coin and monetary unit of the Yemen Arab Republic, equal to 100 fils or 40 buqshas.

riyal

/ rɪˈjɑːl /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Qatar, divided into 100 dirhams; Saudi Arabia, divided into 100 halala; and Yemen, divided into 100 fils

Word History and Origins

Origin of riyal¹

1935–40; < Arabic riyāl < Spanish real real ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of riyal¹

from Arabic riyāl , from Spanish real real ²

Example Sentences

The BBC has found several examples online, offering weapons at prices in both Yemeni and Saudi riyals.

From BBC

Following the announcement, the Yemeni riyal rose slightly from against the dollar, from 1,427 riyals to 1,400 riyals, according to figures from the Aden-based central bank.

From Seattle Times

Since last pilgrimage, the Egyptian pound has lost 40% of its value against the Saudi riyal.

From Seattle Times

The Gulf state, among the world's top exporters of liquefied natural gas, had forecast a budget surplus of 29 billion riyals for the entire 2023.

From Reuters

Another official announced that the Houthis would offer one million Yemeni riyals in compensation to the family of each person killed, equivalent to several thousand dollars.

From New York Times