Yes, we’re still obsessed about the metro… Saudi Arabia is fast becoming a platform for public art, ranging from the Desert X installations, like Falling Stones Garden and Najma in Our Habitas AlUla,

Riyadh Art, one of the world’s largest public art initiatives, has revealed four major artworks at metro stations across the Saudi capital, transforming them into cultural landmarks. The installations coincide with the Riyadh Metro launch and highlight Saudi Arabia’s commitment to integrating art into urban life.

Riyadh Metro inaugurated three of its six lines on Sunday, a milestone for the city’s infrastructure which provides residents and visitors with a long-anticipated public transit option in an otherwise car-dependent city suffering worsening gridlock.

Riyadh's new unmanned metro service, partly designed and built by Samsung C&T, began operations on Sunday. The network includes six lines and spans a total of 176 kilometers of track. The Korean construction giant described the project as "the largest of its kind in the world.

Big achievements take time,” remarked university student Ahmed Al-Omari quoting a Saudi proverb as the Riyadh Metro officially began operations, opening three lines to passengers on Sunday morning. This long-anticipated mega-project is a significant milestone in advancing infrastructure to meet the needs of Riyadh’s rapidly growing population.

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the official launch of the Riyadh Metro today, December 1. The full service will be completed