Riyadh Deputy Emir Rides Self-Driving Car to Airport, Reviews Expansion Projects
Deputy Emir of Riyadh, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, recently showcased the Kingdom’s advancements in autonomous vehicle technology by riding a self-driving car to King Khalid International Airport. Accompanied by Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, the journey marked a significant step in the first-phase rollout of autonomous vehicle services in Riyadh.
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Key Highlights of the Visit
Journey Overview
- Starting Point: Roshn Front
- Destination: Airport terminals
- The trip served as a practical demonstration of innovative transportation solutions in the capital.
Airport Operations Review
- The Deputy Emir inspected the Airport Operations Control Center, where Al-Jasser explained its role in ensuring smooth passenger flows using advanced operating systems and artificial intelligence.
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Terminal Development
- Prince Mohammed toured the expansion projects at International Terminal 2 and observed ongoing developments at Terminal 1.
- He assessed the entire passenger journey experience, from departure to arrival, along with the services available at the facilities.
Capacity Expansion
- Al-Jasser highlighted that the developments at Terminals 1 and 2 will increase the airport’s capacity to accommodate 14 million additional passengers annually.
- With these projects, the overall capacity of King Khalid International Airport will rise to approximately 56 million passengers per year.
Future Prospects
- The Minister emphasized that these expansions lay the groundwork for the King Salman International Airport, anticipated to be the largest in the world by 2030, initially accommodating over 100 million passengers and scaling to 185 million by 2050.
Strategic Importance
Al-Jasser noted that these infrastructure investments are crucial for reinforcing Riyadh’s role as a global logistics hub and enhancing its economic footprint in cargo, logistics, travel, transport, tourism, and trade. The projects are integral to the ministry’s national strategy for aviation, aimed at meeting the Kingdom’s rapid growth in this sector.
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