Riyadh-Mubasher: Riyadh metro project is expected to be completed in 2018, a source told Al-Hayat newspaper.
He ruled out news about extending the project period, confirming that the project is going as scheduled.
Riyadh metro is the largest project in the Middle East with a total costs of $22.5 billion.
The metro network constitutes the backbone of the public transport system in Riyadh. With six lines at a total length of 176 km, the metro network will cover most of the densely populated areas, public facilities, and the educational, commercial and medical institutions.