Saudi Future: The New City of Diriyah and its UNESCO World Heritage Site, At-Turaif

Join us for a vision into the future of the Middle East’s biggest country in this final installment of our Saudi Spotlight series. We'll be exploring some of the innovative projects that are key to Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan to transition the conservative kingdom into a modern nation that is open to the rest of the world. Diriyah is one of the most important of those projects.

The birthplace of the first Saudi state, Diriyah is being revitalized into a contemporary global gathering place. In this episode, Melissa Biggs Bradley will meet with the key individuals leading its transformation—from Jerry Inzerillio, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, to Manal Al Qahtani, Senior Tour Guide for the Diriyah Gate Development Authority. As the centerpiece of the segment, Manal will take us on a private, behind-the-scenes tour of Diriyah’s incredible historic district, At-Turaif, which was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This special-access Diriyah Spotlight will show you things that even those who have traveled to Saudi Arabia have not yet witnessed—and it showcases the monumental ways in which Saudi’s precious heritage sites are being transformed into cities of the future, thanks to cutting-edge technology, international collaboration and sustainable development.