The Riyadh Development Authority 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 RDA 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, private sector represented by Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and city residents represented by three members.
