RIYADH: “The time now indicates seven in the morning, Riyadh time.” With this phrase, the residents of central Riyadh used to start their day by hearing a female voice emanating from Al-Safat Clock, located in Al-Dirah market square in the Al-Hukm Palace area. These days this area, at the end of Al-Thumairi Street, is surrounded by new and imposing buildings. But the clock has