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His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro network, whose 6 fully-automated lines cover a combined length of 176 kilometers. The network, whose longest line was developed by the Webuild Group, will contribute to meeting the capital’s urban mobility needs, enhancing the quality of life of residents and visitors alike, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
The Riyadh Metro’s Qasr Al Hokm Downtown Metro Station stands out as the network’s 4 iconic stations, located near the Riyadh Region Governor’s Palace. Covering 20,000 square meters, its striking design features a large, inverted stainless steel cone, symbolizing the Kingdom’s vision for development.
“We are very proud to have contributed to such an important project, supporting the development of a strategic piece of infrastructure for both the Kingdom and its capital city,” said Webuild Chief Executive Pietro Salini. “The Riyadh Metro is the mirror of a city where tradition embraces modernity. The network will meet the needs of the Kingdom’s rapidly growing capital city, improving the quality of life of residents, helping to reduce congestion, and improving overall air quality. The project also serves as a model for new sustainable infrastructure, combining engineering excellence with aesthetic beauty. The inauguration of the network is the result of a great team effort, showcasing our Group’s unique expertise developed by working on the world’s largest sustainable mobility projects. We are present in Saudi Arabia since 1966, and we have completed 90 projects in the Kingdom. We have a project pipeline of interest to us valued at more than €30 billion, and Saudi Arabia is a market where we want to grow”.
Webuild has a long-standing presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with its first projects dating back to 1966. Today, the Group is involved in major works across the Kingdom, including the high-speed Connector rail line and a system of three dams along with a freshwater lake for the city of Trojena, part of the NEOM development program. In Riyadh, it is working on a massive underground parking facility with 10,500 spaces, and the Sang Villas Urbanization Plan. The Group’s portfolio of completed works include the iconic Kingdom Center in Riyadh, which was awarded the 2002 Emporis Skyscraper Award for the best-designed skyscraper in the world; more than 70 healthcare facilities; and the Shuaibah-3 desalination plant, built by Fisia Italimpianti, a Group subsidiary specializing in water treatment and desalination. |
