SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-CHINA-DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-CHINA-DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT

(240711) -- RIYADH, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives from China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), Diriyah Company and El Seif Engineering Contracting Co. Ltd (ESEC) sign a contract in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 10, 2024. CSCEC, a Chinese state-owned construction giant, secured on Wednesday a major contract in Saudi Arabia. The company is one of the two companies awarded a contract worth more than 2 billion U.S. dollars to build a new mixed-use district north of Diriyah, a town near the Saudi capital of Riyadh. TO GO WITH "Chinese construction giant wins major development contract in Saudi Arabia" (Diriyah Company/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-INTERVIEW-DIRIYAH CEO-JERRY INZERILLO

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-INTERVIEW-DIRIYAH CEO-JERRY INZERILLO

(240430) -- RIYADH, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, at the Special Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. TO GO WITH "Interview: Saudi historical district expects to cooperate with more Chinese partners: official" (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-INTERVIEW-DIRIYAH CEO-JERRY INZERILLO

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-INTERVIEW-DIRIYAH CEO-JERRY INZERILLO

(240430) -- RIYADH, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows the heritage site At-Turaif District in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. TO GO WITH "Interview: Saudi historical district expects to cooperate with more Chinese partners: official" (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the Diriyah Gate project at Mipim in Cannes, France on 13 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the Diriyah Gate project at Mipim in Cannes, France on 13 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the Diriyah Gate project at Mipim in Cannes, France on 13 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the Diriyah Gate project at Mipim in Cannes, France on 13 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the Diriyah Gate project at Mipim in Cannes, France on 13 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Envision Racing's Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi (L) and Dutch driver Robin Frijns are seen before the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- ERT Formula E's Brazilian driver Sergio Sette Camara is seen before the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jaguar TCS Racing's driver Nick Cassidy of New Zealand celebrates his victory after winning the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jaguar TCS Racing's driver Nick Cassidy (front) of New Zealand competes during the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Drivers start during the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- First-placed Jaguar TCS Racing's driver Nick Cassidy (L) of New Zealand celebrates with third-placed Nissan FE's driver Oliver Rowland of Britain during the awarding ceremony for the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Drivers compete during the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Envision Racing's Dutch driver Robin Frijns lifts the trophy as the runner-up during the awarding ceremony for the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- ERT Formula E's Brazilian driver Sergio Sette Camara (R) battles during the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- ERT Formula E's British driver Dan Ticktum prepares before the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX

(240128) -- RIYADH , Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jaguar TCS Racing's driver Nick Cassidy (1st L) of New Zealand celebrates his victory with spectators after winning the FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Wadi Hanifa - Saudi Arabia

Daily life at Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 15, 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. Wadi Hanifa, historically known as Wadi al-Arad, is a wadi (seasonal river) in the Najd region, Riyadh Province, in central Saudi Arabia. The valley runs for a length of 120 km from northwest to southeast, cutting through the city of Riyadh. A string of towns and villages lie along the valley, including Uyaynah, Irqah and Diriyah. The historical city of Riyadh itself is on the northeastern side of the wadi, but the city has now expanded across Wadi Hanifa, with the sub-municipalities of Al-Shifa and Al-Urayja on its southwestern side. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-SCENERY

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-SCENERY

(221207) -- RIYADH, Dec. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 27, 2022 shows a view of the At-Turaif District in Diriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(220130) -- RIYADH, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Antonio Felix da Costa of DS Techeetah competes in the second round of the ABB Formula-E World Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2022. (Saudi Ministry of Media via Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(220130) -- RIYADH, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Swiss driver Edoardo Mortara (C) of Rokit Venturi Racing celebrates after winning in the second round of the ABB Formula-E World Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2022. Dutch driver Robin Frijns (L) of Envision Racing and Brazilian driver Lucas di Grassi of Rokit Venturi Racing finished second and third. (Saudi Ministry of Media via Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(220130) -- RIYADH, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Drivers compete in the second round of the ABB Formula-E World Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2022. (Saudi Ministry of Media via Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(220130) -- RIYADH, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Oliver Turvey of NIO 333 FE Team competes in the second round of the ABB Formula-E World Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2022. (Saudi Ministry of Media via Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(220130) -- RIYADH, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Drivers compete in the second round of the ABB Formula-E World Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2022. (Saudi Ministry of Media via Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E-PRIX

(220130) -- RIYADH, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Robin Frijns of Envision Racing competes in the second round of the ABB Formula-E World Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2022. (Saudi Ministry of Media via Xinhua)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX-QUALIFYING

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX-QUALIFYING

(220129) -- RIYADH, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team's Nyck de Vries competes during the ABB Formula-E Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix Qualifying in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 28, 2022. The event kicked off here on Friday. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX-QUALIFYING

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FORMULA E-DIRIYAH E PRIX-QUALIFYING

(220129) -- RIYADH, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mahindra Racing's Alexander Sims competes during the ABB Formula-E Championship DIRIYAH E-Prix Qualifying in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 28, 2022. The event kicked off here on Friday. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)