Saudi Gazette report RIYADH —

This comes following a directive from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and based on a proposal by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

This initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s Founding Day celebrations on February 22, emphasizing the leadership’s commitment to preserving national heritage and honoring the figures who played a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s foundation, unification, and development over the past three centuries.

Field teams from Riyadh Municipality immediately began installing signage and updating directional markers to reflect the new names, ensuring swift implementation of the initiative.

The move is part of Riyadh Municipality’s broader strategy to enhance national identity in public spaces and contribute to the objectives of Vision 2030, which seeks to highlight Saudi Arabia’s rich history and cultural values.

The designated squares, situated along major roads, will bear the names of influential leaders, including Imam Mohammed bin Saud, Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed, Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz, Imam Abdullah bin Saud, Imam Turki bin Abdullah, Imam Faisal bin Turki, Imam Abdullah bin Faisal, and Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal. Additionally, Saudi kings who shaped the modern state will be commemorated, including King Abdulaziz, King Saud, King Faisal, King Khalid, King Fahd, King Abdullah, and King Salman.