HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar , Governor of Riyadh , lays the foundation stone for Radisson Blu Hotel venture in Riyadh Exhibition on Wednesday1/6/2016 .
Chairman of Riyadh Chamber Dr. Abdulrahman Alzamil expressed his gratitude and appreciation for HRH's approval on laying the foundation stone for the hotel . DR. Alzamil also said that this initiative verifies his royal highness's support and encouragement for the private sector's activities since he is a strategic partner for the government sector . HRH also confirmed his eagerness on sponsoring Riyadh Chamber activities in order to serve and develop private sector.
Dr. Alzamil added that the venture of establishing the hotel would serve Riyadh Exhibition in hotel accommodations for its clients of presenters and participants in Riyadh Exhibition .
Furthermore , board member of Riyadh Chamber and Chairman of board of directors of Riyadh Exhibition Center Eng. Bandar Al-homaidhi , expressed his gratitude for HRH's approval on laying the foundation stone for the hotel and mentioned that the hotel will serve as a facilitation for visitors and participants of the Exhibition . He also described the venture as a support for the sector of exhibitions and conferences.
Eng. Alhomaidhi indicated that the hotel will be built on a space of 12000 square meters and will consist of five floors , meeting rooms, business club, gym , halls , restaurants and parking which is big enough to fit 200 cars . The design of the hotel tells a lot about the nature of Riyadh . The hotel will also be connected to a metro station .
Dr. Mohammed Alkathiri , Secretary General of Riyadh Chamber, expressed his pride because HRH laid the foundation stone for the hotel and said : that the establishment of the hotel forms a developmental step in serving Riyadh Exhibition Center . The hotel will also be an important factor in stimulating the economy in Riyadh .