Riyadh Downtown Development Program is a program that aims to transform the downtown area of Riyadh into a national historical, administrative, economic, and cultural center. The program was launched during the second meeting of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City in 2013. Importance of Downtown Riyadh Downtown Riyadh serves as the political and administrative center of the capital, housing al-Hukm Palace , various government headquarters, and national cultural and heritage institutions. Thi...