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The Diplomatic Quarter was established on November 25, 1975, through a Council of Ministers resolution during the reign of King Khalid upon the relocation of the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Jeddah to Riyadh. It was the brainchild of Riyadh's then governor Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. [3]
The Diplomatic Quarter General Authority was established on November 27, 2018, through the Council of Ministers decision No. (165). [1] In December 2018, the Council of Ministers outlined the organizational structure of the newly created authority, stipulating that the body would be bestowed with a financial and administrative independence besides being led by a board of directors and would ...
Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi Street Roundabout no. 9, Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Coordinates 24°40′53″N 46°37′17″E / 24.68139°N 46.62139°E / 24.68139; 46
Quincy House is located in the Diplomatic Quarter, on the northeast side of Riyadh, and is named in honor of an historic meeting that took place at the close of World War II between U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King Abdul Aziz, the founder of the modern state of Saudi Arabia.
The Embassy of the Philippines in Riyadh is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established on December 23, 1973, in Jeddah, the embassy is now located in the Diplomatic Quarter district in Riyadh. [1] [2] The embassy also covers Philippine interests in the Republic of Yemen.
The city hosts 114 foreign embassies, most of which are located in the Diplomatic Quarter in the western reaches of the city. Riyadh also holds economic significance, as it contains the headquarters of many banks and major companies, such as the Saudi National Bank (SNB), Al-Rajhi Bank, SABIC, Almarai, STC, and Samba Financial Group.
The Al-Kindi Plaza was inaugurated in 1986 to cater the needs of the residents of Diplomatic Quarter, incorporating traditional Najdi architecture with modern materials. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] In 1989, it became a recipient of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture .
Tuwaiq Palace. Tuwaiq Palace or Towaiq Palace is a building in the Diplomatic Quarter district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which hosts government functions, state receptions, and cultural festivals that introduce Saudi arts and customs to the international community.