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Commodities

The capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, was initially known for its availability of water and fertile land which made it ideal for farming dates and other crops. Dates are abundant in the Middle East due to the perfect environment for the date palms. Wheat has also been a big commodity, however, there have been issues with it. There have been issues with insects and mites infesting the wheat supply in Saudi Arabia. However, a few years ago, Riyadh decided to reduce its wheat gathering. Riyadh was then designated as the capital and the layout of the city changed, focusing more on city development in the mid-1900s. As the city developed, the commodities changed slightly. Almost one-third of Saudi Arabia’s factories are located in Riyadh, producing a range of products including machinery, equipment, metallurgical goods, chemicals, construction materials, food, textiles, furniture, and numerous publications. While food is still part of Riyadh's commodities. It has developed to steer toward more urban commodities and those veered to city life.