The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been working to expand a road network that connects different parts of the Kingdom. This included several Aqabat or mountain roads in the mountainous regions, especially on the roads that link the western and southwestern parts of the Kingdom with the rest of the provinces, including: Aqabat Shaar It is located in Aseer Province and has a length of 14.2 km. It's on the connecting road between Abha City and M...
Aqabat Dala' is a mountain road that connects the provinces of Aseer and Jazan , in the southwestern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , through the road that runs between the city of Abha in Aseer and al-Darb Governorate in Jazan, spanning 11.4 km. Aqabat Dala' designation Terminologically, the term Aqaba refers to steep parts of valleys, particularly those stretching westward from Aseer mountains toward the Red Sea. The road was named as such because navigating these incline...
The National Transport and Logistics Strategy is an organizational structure and plans, designed to enhance transport and logistic services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , aiming to establish the nation as a global logistics hub connecting three continents. The strategy was launched in 2021 by Crown Prince, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs , and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Transport and Logistics, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salma...
The territories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia include three railway networks: the Northern Network, the Eastern Network, and the Haramain High-Speed Railway . These networks serve areas where about three-quarters of the Kingdom's population is concentrated, and more than half of its economic activity takes place. The main stations in the railway networks provide services for passengers, freight, and mining. The total length of the railways in the Kingdom is more than five thousand km. The...
Uhud Avenue is a project aimed at developing the road connecting the Prophet’s Mosque and al-Sayyid ash-Shuhada Square to Mount Uhud in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The project spans a distance of more than 2,700 m in each direction and is being implemented by the Municipality of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province . Elements of the Uhud Avenue Project The Uhud Avenue project includes more than 15,000 trees, seating areas, and retail outlets. The ...
Logistic Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refer to the management and organization of the movement of goods or services in the Kingdom, including land, sea, air transport, and electronic means of transport of goods or services. Developing the logistics sector is one of the key goals of the second pillar of Saudi Vision 2030 , focusing on a thriving economy, with the ambition of positioning the Kingdom as a global logistics hub. Additionally, the logistics sector is a fundamental part of ...
The Saudi Maritime Congress is an international conference that brings specialists in the maritime transport and logistics sectors within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It aims to provide a platform for studying development and investment prospects in light of Saudi Vision 2030 . The event is organized by the Saudi Ports Authority 'Mawani' and the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia 'Bahri.' Its first edition was held in 2014, and its events have been held annually sinc...
Saudi Air Navigation Services Company (SANS) is a Saudi government company specializing in ensuring the safety and security of aircraft movements. It provides air traffic services to all aircraft passing through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's airspace or using its airports. The establishment of the company was announced in 2016. The strategy of the Saudi Air Navigation Services Company The Saudi Air Navigation Services Company operates in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 through a focused...
The General Syndicate of Cars is the entity responsible for overseeing companies that provide transportation services for pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It offers organized transportation services to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and works on developing operational plans, improving work mechanisms, and enhancing transportation modes. It operates three centers: the main center in Makkah al-Mukarramah , and branches in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah and Jeddah ...
Eight major highways serve the provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These highways are well-regulated with controlled entrances and exits, consist of multiple lanes, and are equipped with safety features. They are: Riyadh - Taif - Makkah al-Mukarramah Highway, with a length of 820 km. Qassim - al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Highway, with a length of 448 km. Makkah al-Mukarramah - al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Highway, with a length of 421 km. Jeddah - al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Highway, with a length o...
NEOM Port located in ' Oxagon ', Tabuk Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is the nearest port to the Suez Canal, which is 257 NM apart from the port. It was inaugurated in 1995 under the name 'Duba Port,' which was renamed 'NEOM Port' in 2023 following the transfer of Duba Port management from the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to NEOM . The port spans over eleven million m 2 , with an estimated capacity of about ten million t annually. It is considered the cl...
The total length of the railway networks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is 5,330 km, transporting over three million passengers annually, as well as raw materials, mineral resources, and export and import materials to Riyadh Dry Port and other industrial ports. The Saudi Arabia Railways 'SAR' is in charge of managing and operating all railways in the Kingdom. Its responsibilities include managing passenger transport, transporting mineral resources, fuel, and solid and fluid cargo, in ...