Riyadi

Riyadi is a term that can refer to several things, primarily associated with the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Most commonly, Riyadi refers to Al Riyadi Club Beirut, a prominent professional basketball club based in Beirut. Founded in 1934, Al Riyadi Club Beirut is one of Lebanon's most successful sports organizations, particularly in basketball, having won numerous national championships and continental titles in the West Asia Basketball League (WASL). The club is known for its strong fan base and has played a significant role in the development of Lebanese basketball.

The term "Riyadi" can also be used more broadly as an adjective to describe something related to or originating from the city of Beirut, particularly in a sports context. For instance, a "Riyadi player" might refer to a basketball player who plays for an established Beirut-based team. Less frequently, it can be a colloquial descriptor for someone from Beirut. The word itself derives from Arabic and relates to sports or athleticism. The club's success has cemented the term's association with high-level Lebanese basketball.