Riyadh Metro. A step towards the globalization of cities

Abdullah bin Saleh

In the 122nd report of the Asbar Forum, which was held in December 2023, the title was: The Economics of Riyadh in light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, Mr. Fahad Al-Qasim talked about the transformation of Riyadh into a global city, and reviewed a number of indicators indicative of this, including those related to the city's infrastructure, which is represented by multiple characteristics, the most prominent of which are: a diversified transportation system, which reflects the infrastructure keeping pace with the city's vision as it expands geographically.

<In the same report, Ms. Faiza Al-Ajroush pointed out that one of the challenges is the density of traffic congestion in the city and its impact on increasing the number of hours spent by residents on the roads, and this is an influential and standard aspect in the quality of life without a doubt, and this has resulted in the existence of a phenomenon called internal migration, in which some city residents were forced to move to other areas where the situation is better, I recall reading this report while Riyadh is witnessing the opening of <a href="https://x. Riyadh Metro to set an important means for the development and globalization of cities, and when we witness the existence of challenges that were previously talked about from the specialists and work has been done to confront and avoid all that increases the chances of achieving aspirations, providing solutions and enhancing the globalization of this city dear to our hearts, and this achievement was preceded by the existence and operation of public transport, which has its pioneers and its impact on the mobility behavior of segments of society, enhancing the quality of life through The transportation system and transportation and its various options is a step of success that deserves to be celebrated and proud.

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