In recent years Saudi Arabia has been extending and upgrading its national road and highway network to meet the combined demands of a growing population, urbanisation, economic growth and a sharp increase in motor vehicle use.
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Articles & Analysis | Substantial increases in road investment in Saudi Arabia has improved connectivity and generated employment from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2019
Interviews & Viewpoints | Rumaih Al Rumaih, President, Public Transport Authority (PTA): Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2019
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nabeel Al Amoudi, Minister of Transport: Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2019
What sectors will benefit most directly from the integration of road and rail networks?
Articles & Analysis | Expanding transport infrastructure and special economic zones to attract foreign and domestic investment to Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2019
The government’s vision is for both domestic and international transport to play a key role in the diversification and modernisation of the economy. The authorities are aiming to make the country a regional and international logistics centre. To achieve this goal, they envisage working closely with leading global logistics companies via public...
Articles & Analysis | New special economic zones in Saudi Arabia offer a range of fiscal and logistics benefits from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2019
A key element of the Vision 2030 strategy is the establishment of SEZs offering fiscal and other incentives in competitive locations for promising sectors, among them ICT, logistics, tourism, and industrial and financial services. The SEZs are intended to capitalise on Saudi Arabia’s location, fewer than seven hours’ flying time from major...
The government’s vision is for both domestic and international transport to play a key role in the diversification and modernisation of the economy. The authorities are aiming at making the country a regional and international logistics centre. To achieve this goal, they envisage working closely with leading global logistics companies via public-private partnerships. One aspect of the new...