Saudi Arabia to Inaugurate Diriyah Gate, a new cultural and lifestyle tourism destination with a UNESCO World Heritage Site at its heart
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 11 November 2019: The restoration and reimagining of Diriyah, a sweeping 18th century adobe city that once served as the capital and stronghold of the first Saudi State, will be officially inaugurated at a special November 19th gathering. This cornerstone-laying event comes as the country continues its pioneering plans to welcome visitors from near and far, and underlines Saudi Arabia’s mission to showcase the cultural icon to the world as one of its great gathering places.
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