RIYADH: The road connecting the city of Riyadh to the Qassim region is to be named “King Fahd Road” after a royal order was issued on Wednesday. The highway, an extension of the King Fahd Road located in Riyadh, is 337 kilometers long and is being named after King Fahd bin Abdulaziz in recognition of his role in supporting investment in roads and the successes achieved during his reign. King Fahd Road is one of the most important roads in the Kingdom as it connects the capital with the Qassim region. The road is also essential to the economy as it links agricultural and industrial areas and supports tourism.