Shaping Saudi Arabia’s global identity through the historical town of Diriyah
Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority. Photo: Bashir Salih
Published 19 Nov,2020 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - Diriyah Gate Development Authority CEO Jerry Inzerillo has stressed that Saudi Arabia has an abundance of historical sites, but described Diriyah as “special.”
“It is the cradle of the establishment of the Saudi entity and the birthplace of the Arabian Peninsula,” he said, indicating that he is awaiting the announcement of the protocol on containing the spread of the coronavirus to resume activities and allow tourists to visit the historic site.
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