On May 24, 2016, a delegation from the British Royal College of Defense Studies visited the headquarters of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, at the Diplomatic Quarter, and was received by Engr. Tarek bin Abdulaziz Al-Faris, ADA Vice President, and a group of ADA officials.
During the visit, the delegation listened to a welcome speech by Engr. Tariq Al-Faris, and then watched a documentary about the High Commission’s plans and programs, particularly the Metropolitan Development Strategy for the Arriyadh Region (MEDSTAR), which guides and orchestrates all future activities of urban development in all sectors of the city. The delegation also explored the key metropolitan development plans, projects and programs being carried out by the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh.
The delegation also watched a video presentation that shed light on King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport (Metro & Buses), which aims to establish a sustainable, scalable and integrated public transport system.
At the end of the visit, the delegation members expressed their pleasure with ADA’s plans, projects and programs that have significantly enhanced the city and served its people.