Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) has taken delivery of the first Alstom Metropolis trainset for the Riyadh metro.
It is the first of the 69 metro trainsets for Riyadh that will circulate on the lines 4, 5 and 6. The production of the metro trainsets is on track and Alstom, a part of FAST consortium, is set to meet its deadline and deliver all the metro trainsets by the end of 2018.
ADA launched in 2013 a project to build a metro network that would be 176-km-long and include six lines and 85 stations.
Alstom is in charge of supplying a full integrated metro system for lines 4, 5 and 6 (or Yellow, Green and Purple lines).
Composed of two cars each, the Riyadh metro trainset is 36-meter-long and is able to accommodate up to 231 passengers.
Each train features three classes — first, family and single class separated by a glass partition.
The trains will offer passengers a high level of comfort, ergonomic seating, LED lightning and advanced passenger information systems.
The interior and exterior design has been developed as per ADA’s specific aesthetic requirements.
The exterior car body features painted stripes that indicate the color of the line the metro trainset will circulate on.
The metro trains are 100 percent motorized, allowing them to run on gradients of up to a 6 percent slope.
They have been designed with the region’s climate in mind. One such feature is its powerful airconditioning system, capable of delivering sufficient cooling capacity even in extreme heat. “We are pleased to hand over on time the first Metropolis trainset to ADA. This landmark project will allow Riyadh residents and visitors to commute aboard a reliable, comfortable and environmentally friendly means of transport,” said Gian Luca Erbacci, senior vice president for Middle East & Africa, Alstom.
He added: “Furthermore, Alstom is committed to be a close and long-time partner of the Kingdom to efficiently address its mobility needs.”
The metro trainsets are produced in Alstom’s factory in Katowice, Poland. Metropolis is part of Alstom’s metro range. More than 5,000 Metropolis cars have been sold worldwide to cities such as, Panama, Singapore, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Shanghai and Amsterdam.
Alstom delivers first metro trainset to Riyadh
Alstom delivers first metro trainset to Riyadh
LuLu marks Founding Day with ‘Made in Saudi’ campaign
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources honored LuLu Hypermarket in recognition of its pivotal role as the exclusive retail partner of the “Najoud Bikhairna 2026” initiative, commending its continued efforts in supporting and empowering national industries while showcasing the quality and competitiveness of locally manufactured products.
The initiative, led by the ministry in partnership with the Saudi Export Development Authority, represented by the Made in Saudi program, stands as a pioneering model of public-private sector collaboration in activating community-driven initiatives with sustainable impact. Through this program, more than 280,000 Saudi-made products were distributed to 10,000 families across various regions of the Kingdom during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing the presence of national products and strengthening the values of social solidarity among individuals and institutions alike.
The ministry’s recognition of LuLu Hypermarket coincided with the official launch of its Saudi Founding Day celebrations at the Dharat Laban branch in Riyadh, marked by the unveiling of a comprehensive promotional campaign dedicated to Saudi-made products. On this occasion, a wide range of special offers was introduced on local products, available across all LuLu Hypermarket branches throughout the Kingdom.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mohammed bin Dayel, general supervisor of the Made in Saudi program at the Saudi Export Development Authority, and Mohamed Haris, director of LuLu Saudi Arabia, alongside members of LuLu’s executive management team. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the specially designed Founding Day gateway.
Following the inauguration, guests toured several dedicated zones and exhibitions highlighting national products. The tour commenced at the grocery and “Made in Saudi” consumer goods sections, showcasing the diversity and quality of local brands. It also included the “Made in Saudi” dates pavilion, presenting a premium selection of the finest locally sourced dates in celebration of one of the Kingdom’s most iconic national symbols.
The visit continued to the fruits and vegetables section under the theme “From Our Land,” featuring an exceptional assortment of Saudi agricultural products, reflecting the richness and excellence of the local agricultural sector. Guests also explored the LuLu private label corner, which features products exclusively manufactured within the Kingdom for LuLu, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting local manufacturing.
The tour concluded with a presentation of “Made in Saudi” products within the chilled and frozen categories, underscoring the rapid growth and qualitative advancement of the Kingdom’s food manufacturing sector, and further reinforcing the strong market position and competitiveness of Saudi products.
