Municipality Today

The Municipality Today

The Riyadh Municipality is responsible for the urban development of the Riyadh Region, the
delivery of municipal services, safeguarding environmental and public health, and building
effective partnerships with the public and private sectors. These responsibilities contribute to
advancing sustainable urban development, keeping pace with rapid growth, and meeting the
community’s diverse municipal needs.

The Municipality plays a central role in planning the city and managing its urban growth. Its
work includes projects to improve the efficiency of road networks and stormwater drainage
systems, the periodic maintenance of facilities and services, the expansion of parks and green
spaces, city cleaning, and the preparation and management of landfills. It also places increasing
emphasis on human-centered urban development by upgrading sidewalks and pedestrian
walkways, creating bicycle lanes, improving landscaping, lighting, and street furniture, and
developing safe and accessible public spaces for all members of society. These efforts strengthen
connectivity between neighborhoods and enhance quality of life.

The Municipality regulates commercial activities and inspects establishments to verify their
compliance with municipal, health, and regulatory requirements, thereby safeguarding public
health. It also helps create an attractive urban environment for investment by streamlining
municipal procedures, developing digital services, and offering investment opportunities
involving municipal assets and facilities across the capital and the region’s governorates.

The Municipality is committed to an institutional approach founded on excellence and
innovation to improve the efficiency and quality of its services and enhance the readiness of
facilities and infrastructure. It is equally committed to building effective partnerships with the
public and private sectors and involving residents in service development and decision-making.
This approach enhances operational efficiency, increases beneficiary satisfaction, and supports
the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 toward a prosperous and sustainable Riyadh that offers a
higher quality of life for residents and visitors.