• A model of a local construction and renovation project in the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) headquarters, Saudi Arabia. All photos: Bloomberg
    A model of a local construction and renovation project in the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) headquarters, Saudi Arabia. All photos: Bloomberg
  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is trying to turn the conservative kingdom into an investment powerhouse and attract businesses as part of his Vision 2030 plan to diversify from oil
    Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is trying to turn the conservative kingdom into an investment powerhouse and attract businesses as part of his Vision 2030 plan to diversify from oil
  • A model of a construction project in Diriyah
    A model of a construction project in Diriyah
  • A motorway runs past the site
    A motorway runs past the site
  • Visitors look at a model of the project
    Visitors look at a model of the project
  • The gateway to Diriyah
    The gateway to Diriyah
  • Visitors at Salwa Palace
    Visitors at Salwa Palace
  • A path at Salwa Palace
    A path at Salwa Palace
  • Part of the palace lit up at night
    Part of the palace lit up at night
  • Salwa Palace is a tourist attraction
    Salwa Palace is a tourist attraction
  • Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif district of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
    Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif district of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
  • The visitor centre in At-Turaif, Diriyah
    The visitor centre in At-Turaif, Diriyah
  • Electric carts transport visitors to Salwa Palace
    Electric carts transport visitors to Salwa Palace

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December 16, 2022

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Updated: December 16, 2022, 10:06 AM