The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh (also known as Arriyadh Development Company) is the organizational, planning, executive and coordinating body responsible for the development of Riyadh. It was established by a cabinet decision (No. 717) on 20 June 1974 (29/05/1394H) as a supreme authority chaired by HRH Governor of Riyadh, whose deputy is HRH Deputy Governor of Riyadh. The High Commission is membered by representatives of the concerned government bodies and authorities, including Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Water and Electricity, Ministry of Communications and Information, Ministry of Transport, Riyadh Municipality, Saudi Electricity Company, Arriyadh Development Authority, private sector represented by Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and city residents represented by three members. It was previously known as High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh.
Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), the High Commission’s executive, technical and administrative arm, was established by a cabinet decision (No. 212) on 13 June 1983 (02/09/1403H). ADA is responsible for implementing the High Commission's organizational, planning, executive and coordinating decisions and missions. ADA president is a member of the High Commission.
