The Royal Court urged Saudis all to perform the Istisqa prayer, and to increase in repentance and voluntary worship.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the capital’s public transport network. King Salman viewed on Wednesday an introductory video about the Riyadh Metro — one of the Kingdom’s major projects during his prosperous reign — distinguished by its standout design and technological features,

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro as the future backbone of the capital's public transport network on November 27. A phased opening to passengers is planned between December 1 and January 5.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia officially inaugurated the Riyadh metro on November 27. Services on three lines will begin on December 1.

The project is considered the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh and an element of the transportation system in the city

Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday it is ready to open the first part of the Riyadh Metro, a major project intended to help shift the car-centric kingdom to public transport.