13 Entities Highlight Development of Saudi Logistics Services at Shanghai Expo

The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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13 Entities Highlight Development of Saudi Logistics Services at Shanghai Expo

The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Thirteen Saudi entities working in the transportation and logistics services are highlighting the Kingdom’s infrastructure development in the maritime, land, air and rail sectors at China’s International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE), underway in Shanghai from June 25-27.

Saudi Arabia witnessed rapid progress in the transportation and logistics services sector after it developed a national strategy in 2021 that defines the country’s ambitious path and goals to consolidate its position as a global logistics hub linking the three continents.

Entities participating in the Shanghai exhibition include the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, the Ministry of Investment, the National Industrial Development and Logistics Services Program (NIDLP), the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Transport General Authority, as well as the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, and other bodies concerned with transportation and logistics services.

The participation of Saudi government entities aims to shed light on the progress achieved and work to promote cooperation with local and international markets with the aim to develop the sector, take advantage of the Kingdom’s distinctive geographical location, and enact regulations and legislation to create a stimulating and attractive investment environment that will transform Riyadh into a global logistics platform.

The expo is considered Asia’s leading trade fair for logistics, transportation, information technology and supply chain management. It also serves as a business platform for the logistics and transportation industry and features comprehensive programs and a number of conferences.



Dubai Awards $5.5 Bln Metro Line Project to Consortium

The metro line will span 30 km and include 14 stations
The metro line will span 30 km and include 14 stations
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Dubai Awards $5.5 Bln Metro Line Project to Consortium

The metro line will span 30 km and include 14 stations
The metro line will span 30 km and include 14 stations

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded on Thursday a 20.5 billion dirham ($5.5 billion) contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project to a consortium of three companies.

The consortium consists of Türkiye's MAPA and Limak, and China's state-owned CRRC.

The metro line will span 30 km and include 14 stations.

The project is scheduled to be completed on September 9, 2029, with construction slated to begin in April 2025. The completion date is 20 years to the day since Dubai Metro opened, initially with 10 Red Line stations, on September 9, 2009.

The Blue Line will offer “sustainable and flexible public transport solutions that enhance mobility for residents and visitors, elevate quality of life, and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for events and activities,” said RTA Director General Mattar Al Tayer.

The Blue Line is expected to generate 56.5 billion dirhams in economic benefits by 2040, driven by savings in time, fuel consumption, reduced road accident deaths, and lower carbon emissions, he added.