Saudi Arabia’s public-private partnership (PPP) framework is advancing as a key enabler of Vision 2030’s economic diversification agenda. Supported by the National Centre for Privatisation and PPP (NCP), government entities are engaging private partners to deliver essential infrastructure and services across sectors including utilities, transport, health care and education.This report examines…
Global trade realignment is reshaping logistics flows across the Red Sea Corridor, Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, India and South-east Asia. This Impact Report examines how new trade routes, infrastructure investment and technological innovation are redefining maritime connectivity and regional competitiveness.The publication – produced in partnership with Folk Maritime, a regional liner headquartered…
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, 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.…
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…
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…
Global tourism activity has continued its recovery momentum after the Covid-19 pandemic, supported by sustained investment in tourism infrastructure and expanding air connectivity. This trend is expected to continue over the medium term, underpinned by rising disposable incomes in key source markets and targeted government strategies to position tourism as a driver of economic diversification. Revenue…
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…
Saudi Arabia’s transport and logistics industry continues to experience robust expansion and is a pillar of Vision 2030, the national blueprint for economic diversification. Sector growth is driven by the roadmap’s aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistics, aviation and trading centre. Giga-projects, including port and airport upgrades and the construction of large-scale new cities, coupled…
