Transport
From The Report: Bahrain 2020
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With investment rising despite subdued recent growth, Bahrain’s transport sector remains an important and dynamic non-oil growth driver. With passenger and cargo volumes rising across its roads, port and airport, Bahrain’s transport sector is set to benefit greatly from its sweeping infrastructure development agenda. Although many big-ticket projects, including a new airport, metro system and the King Hamad Causeway, are years away from completion, the kingdom has made significant recent progress in launching and resuming critical transport projects to address the issue of congestion. Rising investment across the sector and Bahrain’s efforts to leverage its geographic position will further support long-term expansion, putting sector on track to achieving its 2030 targets. This chapter contains interviews with Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; and Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO, Bahrain Airport Company.

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Overview

Expansive modernisation: An upgrade programme aims to support long-term expansion through big-ticket projects
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With investment rising despite subdued recent growth, Bahrain’s transport sector remains an important and dynamic non-oil growth driver. The kingdom’s public transportation, aviation, maritime and roadway infrastructure are set to undergo a dramatic transformation in the coming years, as the country implements a host of big-ticket projects across all segments of the transport sector. Offering new rail and road links to Saudi Arabia, and promising to significantly boost multi-modal connectivity…

Interview

Planning the future: Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, on cooperating with neighbouring states and private investors to develop an integrated rail network
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Interview:Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed What challenges and opportunities does the GCC railway project present for the region? KAMAL BIN AHMED MOHAMMED: The proposed GCC rail network will provide a much-needed, sustainable, alternative connection between the different Gulf states. The project will bring with it trade, tourism and employment opportunities, and is expected to put the region on the world map with the construction of the region’s first interoperable railway network. An extensive…

Analysis

Beyond mega-projects: Roadworks are relaunched to reduce congestion
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While the King Hamad Causeway is the most high-profile road transport project under development in Bahrain, the government is also moving to invest heavily in its domestic road network, with work set to resume on upgrades that had been stalled for years. Easing congestion and improving logistics networks are high priorities for Bahraini stakeholders, which should see investment in this segment trend upwards in the coming years. Steady Progress In June 2019 Bahrain’s Northern Municipal…

Interview

Large-scale readiness: Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), on fulfilling the new airport facilities’ potential
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Interview:Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah What is the strategy for developing local human resources for the new airport terminal? MOHAMED YOUSIF AL BINFALAH: Recruiting Bahraini professionals and developing their skills is essential to BAC’s growth strategy. For instance, we aim to increase our Bahrainisation ratio from the current 80% to more than 90% by the end of 2021 through our ongoing recruitment and training initiatives. However, implementing the new terminal’s advanced equipment and…

Overview

Ticket to ride: A combination of large-scale infrastructure investment and vehicle-sharing platforms are boosting urban mobility
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Around the globe urban transport is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors alike are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan and invest in well-executed infrastructure, urban mobility has the potential to deteriorate. Challenges & Potential Urban mobility has become a critical quality-of-life issue worldwide, due to rising migration to urban centres and the emergence of mega-cities.…

Overview

Ticket to ride: A combination of large-scale infrastructure investment and vehicle-sharing platforms are boosting urban mobility
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Around the globe urban transport is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors alike are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan and invest in well-executed infrastructure, urban mobility has the potential to deteriorate. Challenges & Potential Urban mobility has become a critical quality-of-life issue worldwide, due to rising migration to urban centres and the emergence of mega-cities.…