What impact will the National Transformation Programme (NTP) have on the transport sector?
Saudi Arabia
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Rumaih Al Rumaih, President, Public Transport Authority (PTA): Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2018
Articles & Analysis | Cities across Saudi Arabia plan and implement public transport projects from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2018
Under the National Transformation Programme (NTP), launched in 2016, one of the key areas highlighted for the transport sector is the development of public transport systems in larger cities. Public transport development simultaneously addresses a number of strategic objectives, ranging from improving the quality of life for citizens to...
Articles & Analysis | Expanding rail network in Saudi Arabia benefits both traveller and freight movement from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2018
A rapidly developing railway network has the potential to transform movement around Saudi Arabia, resulting in less road congestion, an improved travel experience for millions of pilgrims and faster delivery of industrial freight. According to a report by Terrapinn Middle East for the Middle East Rail 2017 event, it is estimated that the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nabeel Al Amudi, Minister of Transport: Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2018
Which projects are likely to improve the competitiveness of Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure?
Articles & Analysis | Saudi Arabia makes plans to move people and goods more efficiently from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2018
In a push to diversify its economy, Saudi Arabia is determined to increase the role of the private sector in the development of its transport infrastructure, as well as in the operation of seaports, airports and related supply chains. Public-private partnerships (PPP) are being pursued to fund several key schemes, while a number of the country...
Articles & Analysis | Smartphone apps play growing role in lives of Saudi Arabian citizens from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2018
The cost of a smartphone in Saudi Arabia has declined rapidly in recent years. The arrival of affordable brands such as China’s InnJoo, which entered the market in late 2014 with a model priced at SR299 ($79.70), has made smartphone technology more accessible than ever. In July 2017 another Chinese firm, Huawei, pushed the iPhone into third...