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In the forties of the last century AD, the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had initiated the first plans to achieve economic growth and improve the welfare of its citizens.
At that time, the extraction of oil had begun. With it, the vital need to establish a port on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, and the creation of a safe, fast, sustainable and low-cost means of transportation was recognized.
In the forties of the last century AD, the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had initiated the first plans to achieve economic growth and improve the welfare of its citizens.
At that time, the extraction of oil had begun. With it, the vital need to establish a port on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, and the creation of a safe, fast, sustainable and low-cost means of transportation was recognized.
King Abdulaziz Al Saud, “The Founder” – may Allah have mercy on his soul, agreed upon the idea to build a commercial port to harbor the huge ships that brought in oil drilling equipment, and later the oil tankers . And approved the start the railway project to connect the new port. Thus the railway sector was born, with which work began in October 1947 AD. A few years later in October 1951 AD, King Abdul Aziz,” may Allah bless him” – inaugurated the first railway line between Riyadh and Dammam.
With the goals of building an integrated transportation system, that provides the necessary efficiencies and legislations that enable the railway sector to maximize its potential in transforming the Kingdom into a logistical hub. A resolution of the Council of Ministers has been issued on 2/16/2021, assigning Saudi Railways Company (SAR) to take over the operations and management of the network from the Saudi Railway Organization, starting April 1, 2021.Established in 2006, SAR is the owner and operator of the North Train Railway Network, and now, the new enabler of Railway industry, and carries on the vision to build a sustainable passenger and cargo transport. It has been a story of success for the railway industry. Taking into consideration the networks that have been established in the past decade, and the enormity of these projects which are amongst the largest infrastructure developments in the Kingdom.
SAL is a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, providing innovative, efficient and integrated services and solutions to its clients.
SAL is a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, providing innovative, efficient and integrated services and solutions to its clients. SAL was established in December 2019, following Saudi Airlines Cargo Companys cargo ground handling division being incorporated into a separate legal entity, to act as a pivotal catalyst in driving KSAs economic transformation and the Kingdom’s aspiration of becoming a global logistics hub.
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In the year 1372 AH (1953), the Ministry of Transportation was established to oversee all aspects related to transportation, including roads, railways, and ports. In the year 1395 AH (1975), the Kingdom’s ministries and their public institutions were restructured, and the General Ports Authority and the General Authority for Railways were established. Since that date, the ministry has been responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining roads and bridges. Later, a specialized transport agency was established, responsible for planning and supervising the land and maritime transport sectors, as well as coordinating between the various modes of transportation. Additionally, it is responsible for preparing regulations for different transport sectors and issuing the necessary licenses for land and maritime transport activities. In the year 1424 AH (2003), the ministry's name was changed to the "Ministry of Transport.
In the year 1372 AH (1953), the Ministry of Transportation was established to oversee all aspects related to transportation, including roads, railways, and ports. In the year 1395 AH (1975), the Kingdom’s ministries and their public institutions were restructured, and the General Ports Authority and the General Authority for Railways were established. Since that date, the ministry has been responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining roads and bridges. Later, a specialized transport agency was established, responsible for planning and supervising the land and maritime transport sectors, as well as coordinating between the various modes of transportation. Additionally, it is responsible for preparing regulations for different transport sectors and issuing the necessary licenses for land and maritime transport activities. In the year 1424 AH (2003), the ministry’s name was changed to the “Ministry of Transport.
