List of the Main Ports in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia overlooks three bodies of water: the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Arabian Gulf. The Saudi Ports Authority supervises nine main ports, including four economic ports.

One of the oldest Saudi ports, it was established during the reign of the Rashidi Caliph Uthman Bin Affan, in 646. It is the first port that operated in marine trade on the Red Sea coast. It currently receives 75 percent of imports from Saudi ports.

The second gateway for receiving pilgrims after the Jeddah Islamic Port, it was inaugurated in 1965, during the reign of King Faisal.

Located on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, it is the main port and entryway for cargo from all over the world heading to the country's Eastern Province and Riyadh Province. Moreover, it has a direct railway connection with the Dry Port in Riyadh.

A supporting port contributing to enhancing trade through King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, its location contributes to reducing the cost of exported and imported goods. It also includes a warehouse for hazardous materials.

Established in 1980, it is the largest port for loading petrochemicals, crude oil, and refined products on the coast of the Red Sea.

Inaugurated in 1982, it is the largest port serving industrial complexes in the Middle East.

Inaugurated in 1976, it is the third-largest port in the Kingdom in terms of capacity and the largest Saudi port receiving livestock from countries located in the Horn of Africa.

Inaugurated in 1994, it is known for its proximity to the Suez Canal and to the ports of the Mediterranean basin countries.

Inaugurated in 2016, it is the most recent Saudi industrial port. It is connected to the mines through a railway.