How can the country’s intermodal transport options be leveraged to boost trade?
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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...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohammed AlShaibi, CEO, Tamkeen Technologies: Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2019
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...
Articles & Analysis | Saudi officials work to create a supportive environment for start-ups from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2019
The government believes there is an important role for innovation, start-ups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in its push to modernise the economy. In line with this, the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) is seeking to do two things: improve the ease of doing business for firms of all sizes, and encourage and...