The Middle East Transport Sector Research Highlights

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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…

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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…

Analysis

Eco-friendly fuels play increasing role in worldwide transport development strategy
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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…

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

Increased private investment reshapes Saudi Arabia's global trade role
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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…

Chapter

The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025: Transport & Logistics
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Country Report

The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025
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Saudi Arabia is entering a new phase of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s long-term development roadmap, with greater emphasis on consolidating and maximising the impact of economic reforms introduced over the past decade. Since the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016, the Kingdom has pursued an ambitious agenda aimed at diversifying and moving away from hydrocarbons and expanding private sector activity. Sa

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