Saudi Arabia prepares for Riyadh Metro launch, more infrastructure to ease traffic

Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services

Saudi Arabia is looking forward to the launch of the Riyadh Metro and expanding the infrastructure to facilitate traffic, said Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser.

Speaking at the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum (FAF) 2024, Al-Jasser asserted Saudi Arabia’s keenness to apply the latest technologies for traffic management and legislative arrangements to improve traffic in Riyadh.

Riyadh is growing in terms of population density, economic development, tourism attractions and business, and traffic represents a growing challenge for government agencies.

Accordingly, the government allocated SAR 70 billion to improve the road network in Riyadh.

He pointed to the integrated systems in the aviation sector, whether at the level of airports, regulators, airlines, and suppliers, to seize all available new opportunities and deal with emerging challenges.

In addition, he asserted the necessity of partnerships to facilitate the opportunities provided by the aviation sector for the private sector from diverse countries in order to achieve its objectives.