15-05-2025
Diriyah welcomes Trump to the birthplace of Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed US President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening in Diriyah.
During his official visit, Trump toured the UNESCO World Heritage site of At-Turaif, the historic birthplace of the Kingdom, the capital of the First Saudi State, and the ancestral home of the Al-Saud royal family.
Diriyah is located adjacent to the capital city of Riyadh and is a transformative destination contributing to Vision 2030, with At-Turaif standing as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's rich heritage and a symbol of its ambitious future.
Trump was briefed on the significance of At-Turaif and enjoyed a traditional Saudi Samri performance before posing for a commemorative photo in front of Salwa Palace, one of Diriyah's iconic historical landmarks and once the seat of government.
Commenting on the visit, Jerry Inzerillo, GCEO of Diriyah Company, said: 'It was a tremendous honor for us in Diriyah to have hosted President Trump on his visit to At-Turaif, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the ancestral home of the Al-Saud royal family – a place where we celebrate the past and are building the future.
'It was also a unique opportunity to present our future vision for Diriyah and to share with the president the three centuries of history echoing through the palaces and passageways of At-Turaif. President Trump expressed his admiration for what he saw and experienced during this exceptional visit to Diriyah.'
This marks Trump's first visit to At-Turaif and the Diriyah project.
The site was under restoration during his first official visit to Riyadh during his initial presidential term.
He now joins a distinguished list of world leaders who visited Diriyah in the past year, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Bhutan's king.
