Transport Minister Shown Key Projects and Plans During Visit to ADA Headquarters

At the invitation of HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, Chairman of High Commission for the ‎Development of Arriyadh, Transport Minister, Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al-Hamdan, visited headquarters of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh on June 19, 2016. The visiting Minister was received by HE Engr. Ibrahim Al-Sultan, member of the High Commission for Development of Arriyadh and President of ‎Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), and a group of ADA officials.

During the visit, the Minister attended a presentation about the High Commissions plans and programs, particularly the Metropolitan Development Strategy for the Arriyadh Region (MEDSTAR), which guides and orchestrates all future activities of urban development in all sectors of the city. He also explored the key metropolitan development plans, projects and programs being carried out by the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh.

He also watched a video presentation shedding light on King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport (Metro & Buses), which aims to establish a sustainable, scalable and integrated metropolitan public transport system.

At the end of the visit, HE Minister of Transport expressed his pleasure with ADA’s plans, projects and programs that have significantly enhanced the city and served its people.

He also praised the partnership and fruitful cooperation between ADA and Ministry of Transport, stressing his keenness on boosting cooperation and coordination between both sides to better serve the city, and live up to expectations and aspirations of its people.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Rumaih M. Alrumaih, CEO of Saudi Railway Company, Engr. Tarek bin Abdulaziz Al-Faris, ADA Vice President for Programs and Projects, and Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdul Malik al Al-Sheikh, ADA Vice President for Studies and Planning.