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- The initiative followed a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and coincides with 海角直播鈥檚 celebration of Founding Day
RIYADH: The Riyadh Municipality has begun installing road signs, bearing the names of imams and kings, at 15 main squares in the capital.
It reflects the leadership鈥檚 commitment to honoring national figures who have contributed to building and developing the Saudi state while preserving their legacy and reinforcing national identity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Installation began immediately after a royal directive from King Salman, based on a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the SPA added.
The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names.
The effort aligns with the municipality鈥檚 strategy to enhance national identity in public spaces, and supports Vision 2030 by highlighting the historic and cultural values shaping the homeland鈥檚 identity.
The newly named squares along Riyadh鈥檚 main roads will commemorate historic Saudi figures including Imam Mohammed bin Saud, Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad, 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.
The list also includes King Abdulaziz, King Saud, King Faisal, King Khalid, King Fahd, King Abdullah, and King Salman.