Riyadh Municipality began in 1356 AH as a small entity with limited resources, responsibilities, and staff. The first person in charge was Mr. Hassan Bukhari, who held the title of “Municipality Director.” In 1375 H, the late King Saud issued a royal decree to change the name of the Riyadh Municipality to “Riyadh City Municipality,” and the first Mayor under this new title was His Highness Prince Fahd Al-Faisal.