Transport Sector Research Highlights

Analysis

Smart mobility powers sustainable urban transport in Kuwait
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The GCC’s population has more than doubled over the past 25 years, growing from 26.2m in 1995 to 56.4m in 2021, outpacing the global growth rate of 30%. Urbanisation has also accelerated across the region, driven by rapid economic development, migration and the concentration of economic activities in urban centres. By 2015 the GCC led Arab countries as the most urbanised subregion, with an urbanisation…

Analysis

Urban solutions in emerging markets lower carbon emissions
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Transport inefficiencies are among the most persistent barriers to growth in emerging markets, particularly in urban areas. Congestion, pollution and unreliable mobility systems impose measurable costs on productivity and competitiveness. Globally, traffic congestion is estimated to cost some $70.4bn per year in lost time. Though statistics vary, most estimates show the transport sector regularly accounting…

Overview

Rail, air and port projects drive Kuwait’s diversification
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As with many of its Gulf peers, Kuwait is undergoing a large-scale drive of infrastructure development as part of a broader mission to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on hydrocarbons revenue, a goal encapsulated by the ambitious and far-reaching New Kuwait 2035 long-term development plan. With a focus on improving the business operating environment, one key objective of the roadmap is…

Chapter

The Report: Kuwait 2025: Transport & Logistics
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Kuwait is undergoing a large-scale drive of infrastructure development as part of a broader mission to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on hydrocarbons revenue, a goal encapsulated by the ambitious and far-reaching New Kuwait 2035 long-term development plan. One key objective of the roadmap is to upgrade the country’s infrastructure. As such, major projects in public transport networks,…

Country Report

The Report: Kuwait 2025
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Kuwait is advancing a broad reform agenda under the New Kuwait 2035 development plan, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and diversify beyond hydrocarbons. Recent governance and fiscal reforms, including the passage of a new public debt law, are expected to expand financing options and support capital market development. At the same time, investment in infrastructure, logistics, digital tech

Economic News

Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could create new logistics opportunities for Syria and Jordan
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Disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating demand for overland alternatives Syria and Jordan have taken concrete steps to integrate their logistics infrastructure A proposed high-speed rail corridor linking Saudi Arabia to Syria via Jordan could reduce Gulf food import vulnerability in the longer term Syria's reintegration into regional trade networks…

Interview

Gabriel Semelas, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East: Interview
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Interview: Gabriel Semelas, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East, on how the aviation sector contributes to long-term diversification targets and effective strategies to cultivate expertise In what ways is the growing aviation ecosystem contributing to Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and connectivity? GABRIEL SEMELAS: Passenger volumes are rising rapidly, and several domestic and…

Interview

Anef Abanomi, President, Saudi Post and Logistics Services Company: Interview
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Interview: Anef Abanomi, President, Saudi Post and Logistics Services Company, on how digitalisation supports growth and ways the sector is addressing sustainability considerations In what ways are emerging technologies being leveraged to modernise logistics and e-commerce? ANEF ABANOMI: Technology investment in the postal and logistics sector falls into two categories: data capture and data processing.…

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Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services: Interview
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Interview: Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, on creating a gateway for the movement of goods In what ways does the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) align with Vision 2030 in positioning the Kingdom as a global logistics hub? SALEH BIN NASSER AL JASSER: Saudi Arabia is privileged with a unique geographical position connecting Europe, Asia and…

Analysis

Success in Saudi Arabia's aviation subsector depends on infrastructure delivery
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Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry is a cornerstone of Vision 2030, contributing to economic diversification and propelling the tourism, infrastructure and logistics sectors as it positions itself as a leading global air transport hub. The Kingdom aims to nearly triple annual passenger traffic to 330m by 2030, expand connectivity to over 250 international destinations from its 29 airports and increase…

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