Ad-Dilam, is a governorate in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. It was granted governorate status in 11 March 2017. Its administrative seat is the city of Ad-Dilam. The governorate is located within the historical region of Najd.

History The governorate was the site of the Battle of Dilam in 1903, one of the earliest battles in the unification of Saudi Arabia, involving the Third Saudi State and the Emirate of Jabal Shammar, which was supported by the Ottoman Empire.

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Provinces of Saudi Arabia List of governorates of Saudi Arabia List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia

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