The campus is situated on the beautiful grounds of the late King Faisal’s Palace at Al Maathur in the center of Riyadh, a historical location ideal for academic pursuits. The first two campus buildings (Science and Business) were completed in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Students began University studies in Engineering, Business, and Medicine in October 2008 with majors in the College of Science and General Studies beginning in 2011. A College of Pharmacy was added in 2015, and a College of Law & International Relations in 2021.