Logistics

Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector grows 76 percent in Q2 2024

Saudi Arabia's logistics sector saw a remarkable 48 percent growth in container handling during Q2 of 2024

Saudi Arabia wins presidency of Arab Civil Aviation Organization executive council

Saudi Arabia supports the organization's 'No Country Left Behind' initiative with $1 million of funding

Saudi non-oil exports to China exceed $46.9 billion over past 5 years

This highlights the strong economic and trade relationship between Saudi Arabia and China

Saudia among top airlines globally for on-time arrival, departure

King Khalid International Airport ranked first globally with an on-time performance of 88.23 percent

Riyadh Air, China Eastern Airlines forge partnership to promote connectivity, digital innovation

MoU to promote digital transformation, knowledge sharing and technology development

Saudi Arabia authorizes India’s Akasa Air to operate regular flights to Kingdom

GACA boosts connectivity ahead of the summer season of 2024 with flights to Italy, Poland and India

King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam maintains operational excellence, handles 292,612 containers in May 2024

Mawani's infrastructure improvements align with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy

Saudi Arabia’s services exports rise 40 percent, exceeding $48 billion in 2023

Recovering tourism sector contributed 74 percent of total services exports in 2023

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport tops GACA rankings: Report

GACA report assesses 11 operational performance standards to enhance services and traveler experiences

Dubai’s DP World, Saudi Arabia’s Mawani break ground on $240 million logistics park in Jeddah

The collaboration between Mawani and DP World also includes the management of a container terminal through a separate 30-year concession

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise 3.3 percent to $18.6 billion in Q1 2024

The total value of commodity exports stood at $77.77 billion

102 agreements worth over $20 billion signed at Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum 2024

GACA launches first aviation sector report for Saudi Arabia highlighting contributions of $53 billion

Saudi Arabia set to launch new air carrier later this year: GACA Vice President

The move falls in line with the country's ambitious plan to reach 250 global destinations by 2030

Future Aviation Forum 2024 seals 47 agreements worth $19 billion

The Saudi aviation sector contributed $53 billion to the country's economy and supported around 958,000 jobs nationwide

Aviation sector contributes $53 billion to Saudi GDP: Report

The sector supports 241,000 jobs, with a further estimated 717,000 jobs in the tourism sector

Saudi Arabia port authority sees 8.6 percent rise in cargo handling to 27 million tons in April

Number of exported containers saw a 3.72 percent increase to 216,504 TEUs in April

Saudi Arabia, Estonia sign MoU to advance transportation technologies

The deal seeks to harmonize policies and legislation, and facilitate expertise exchange to address transport and logistics challenges

Saudi Arabia to launch $2 billion general aviation roadmap at Future Aviation Forum

The roadmap aims to increase the sector's contribution to GDP to $2 billion by 2030

Saudi Arabia plans $100 billion investment to develop aviation sector

Over $50 billion will go to developing the country's airports

Saudi Arabia’s flynas to broaden UAE network, add flights to DWC, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

With this expansion, the number of routes connecting Saudi Arabia and the UAE will increase to nine

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge by 4.4 percent to $5.82 billion in February

Rubber and plastic product exports in February fueled the rise in non-oil shipments

Saudi Arabia’s air transport sector sees 26 percent passenger growth, exceeding 112 million in 2023

This robust performance reflects the sector's successful recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Riyadh airport introduces e-passport gates at two terminals

First airport in Saudi Arabia to implement biometric e-passport scanners