List of Famous people born in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Rania al-Baz is a Saudi Arabian television presenter, well known as the host of the programme "The Kingdom this Morning". She came to prominence after being badly beaten by her husband Muhammad Bakar Yunus al-Fallatta and hospitalized on April 13, 2004, when she was knocked unconscious and her face suffered 13 fractures. When photographs of her "bruised and swollen face" were published, they "sent shockwaves through her country and around the world", according to Guardian journalist Ed Vulliamy.

Fawziyya Abu Khalid is a Saudi Arabian poet, essayist, sociologist, and professor. Her poetry is noted for its prominent political motifs and focus on women's ability to attain education and freedom. Her literary reputation was established by the publication of her first poetry collection, Until When Will They Abduct You on Your Wedding Night? (1974). She went on to publish two other poetry collections, entitled the Secret Readings in the History of Arab Silence (1985) and Mirage Water (1995).

Ibrahim Mater Al-Harbi is a retired Saudi Arabian football midfielder.

Saleh Al-Dawod is a former football player. He was part of the squad for the Saudi Arabia national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Saqer Otaif is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who currently plays for Al-Fayha.

Khalid al Temawi is a retired Saudi Arabian footballer.

Nasser Al-Omran is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab.

Sabine Fouchaux is a Lebanese recording artist and actress.

Nasser Hamad Al-Johar is a Saudi Arabian football coach and former player.

Abdullah Al-Zori Al-Dossary is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who currently plays as a left back for Al-Shabab. He is the son of former Al-Nahda player Mohammed Al-Zori Al-Dossary.