Saudi Arabia: Sports Boulevard Participates in Cityscape 2023 Global Exhibition as Strategic Partner

Sports Boulevard acts as a strategic partnership in the Cityscape 2023 Global exhibition. SPA
Sports Boulevard acts as a strategic partnership in the Cityscape 2023 Global exhibition. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: Sports Boulevard Participates in Cityscape 2023 Global Exhibition as Strategic Partner

Sports Boulevard acts as a strategic partnership in the Cityscape 2023 Global exhibition. SPA
Sports Boulevard acts as a strategic partnership in the Cityscape 2023 Global exhibition. SPA

Sports Boulevard acts as a strategic partnership in the Cityscape 2023 Global exhibition, which takes place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center from September 10 to 13 under the theme "The Future of Living.”

The exhibition is expected to tackle the future of the real estate sector, across the globe, and ways to strengthen companies emerging to develop the sector locally. It will also discuss ways of boosting innovation and creativity in design and architecture.

The Sports Boulevard pavilion will show visitors at the exhibition the Sports Boulevard project in virtual reality, and introduce the cycling bridge through a simulated design in the exhibition halls, as well as a 3D model of the project.

The Sports Boulevard team will make presentations about the characteristics and objectives of the project, investment opportunities, and the features of the Sports Boulevard Design Code.

Sports Boulevard CEO Jayne McGivern will participate in the main panel discussion at the exhibition, titled “Building Tomorrow - Investments and Projects Shaping the Kingdom’s Future as a Global Destination”. She is slated to talk about the important role of the Sports Track Project and its developments, which will create a qualitative shift in Riyadh as a city, in response to the objectives of the Kingdom’s vision 2030, as it will connect the western and eastern parts of the city to become an innovative hub for a healthy and lifestyle where sport is practiced.

“We are proud to be among the projects that contribute to the prosperity of Riyadh and enhance the quality of life of its citizens, as we aim at making it a most convenient city for living in,” said Sports Boulevard Foundation Chief Communications Officer Ahmad BinAskar.

The Sports Boulevard is one of the major projects in Riyadh launched by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in March 2019. Its progress is being followed up on by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister.

The project aims to boost the position of Riyadh in the global classification, making it one of the best cities to live in, in the world, by promoting physical, psychological and social health, and instilling a healthy lifestyle in the community.

The project extends over more than 135 kilometers along Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road. It connects Wadi Hanifa, in the west of the city, with Wadi Al Sulay, in its east, and includes more than 4.4 million square meters of open green spaces, more than 50 sites for various sports, and distinctive artistic landmarks. It also hosts investment areas on a total area of more than 2.3 million square meters.



Passenger Forced to Run Along London Platform with Hand Trapped in Doors of Moving Train

A train on the Elizabeth line, which opened in May 2022. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA
A train on the Elizabeth line, which opened in May 2022. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA
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Passenger Forced to Run Along London Platform with Hand Trapped in Doors of Moving Train

A train on the Elizabeth line, which opened in May 2022. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA
A train on the Elizabeth line, which opened in May 2022. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA

An investigation has been launched after a rail passenger was forced to run several metres along the platform with his hand trapped inside the doors of a moving train in west London.

The passenger, who was trying to board an Elizabeth line service just after midnight, had his hand caught in the door as it began to depart, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said on 24 December, The Guardian reported.

He was then forced to run alongside the moving train for several metres until a member of railway staff who was working on the platform at Ealing Broadway station pulled him away.

Nearby passengers alerted the driver and the train stopped after moving about 17 metres. The passenger is reported to have sustained minor injuries, the RAIB confirmed.

The “trap and drag” incident, which took place on 24 November at about 12.07am, is the latest case of a rail passenger having to run alongside trains with their hand or arm trapped in doors at stations. Previous incidents took place at Enfield Town, north London, in July; Seven Sisters, north London, in June 2022; Bushey, Hertfordshire, in March 2018; and Newcastle Central in 2013.

The RAIB investigation will consider factors such as if anything influenced the actions of those involved, and how risks associated with passengers boarding and alighting Elizabeth line trains are managed. It will publish its findings, including any recommendations to improve safety.

Elizabeth line services are operated by MTR Elizabeth line under a concession from Transport for London.

A TfL spokesperson said: “We’re sorry that our customer experienced this distressing incident. Safety is our top priority and our operator, MTR Elizabeth line, is currently carrying out a thorough investigation.

“We will always strive to learn from incidents and improve operational safety. MTR Elizabeth line is fully co-operating with the RAIB to establish the root cause of this incident to determine what steps they can take to avoid any further events of this nature and to share learnings with the industry.

“While serious injuries on our network are rare, we are undertaking a huge range of work aimed at eradicating such incidents and making travelling even safer for everyone.”