Transport Minister Visits Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services and the Makkah Region Development Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and integration in planning, transport, and logistics. The agreement also supports shared strategic directions and plans that contribute to achieving development objectives in the Makkah Region. The memorandum was signed by His Excellency the Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, and, on behalf of the Authority, Eng. Faris bin Ahmed Rajab, Advisor to the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and Chief Executive Officer of the Makkah Region Development Authority. The memorandum provides for supporting the parties' strategic directions and plans and coordinating the planning of road and transport projects included in the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. It also covers cooperation to support and develop urban observatory indicators related to the transport and logistics sector. Areas of cooperation also include updating urban legislation and policies related to transport and logistics in the Makkah Region, participating in operational trials of advanced technologies in the sector, and aligning geospatial data activities or directly connecting geospatial databases in the Makkah Region. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services and the Makkah Region Development Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and integration in planning, transport, and logistics. The agreement also supports shared strategic directions and plans that contribute to achieving development objectives in the Makkah Region. The memorandum was signed by His Excellency the Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, and, on behalf of the Authority, Eng. Faris bin Ahmed Rajab, Advisor to the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and Chief Executive Officer of the Makkah Region Development Authority. The memorandum provides for supporting the parties' strategic directions and plans and coordinating the planning of road and transport projects included in the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. It also covers cooperation to support and develop urban observatory indicators related to the transport and logistics sector. Areas of cooperation also include updating urban legislation and policies related to transport and logistics in the Makkah Region, participating in operational trials of advanced technologies in the sector, and aligning geospatial data activities or directly connecting geospatial databases in the Makkah Region.

Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser concluded his official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany to participate in InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, which brings together leaders and experts in the railway sector from around the world and showcases the latest technologies and innovative solutions shaping the future of mobility. He was accompanied by a delegation representing entities within the transport and logistics services sector. During the visit, Al-Jasser held a number of meetings with officials and leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss prospects for cooperation and partnerships in transport and logistics services. He also sponsored several agreements and partnerships to strengthen cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Germany in the railway sector.

Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser began an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in the transport and logistics sector. The visit seeks to promote the exchange of expertise and successful experiences, and to explore advanced technologies and innovations to further develop Saudi Arabia's transport system. Accompanied by a delegation representing entities within the transport and logistics ecosystem, Al-Jasser attended the official opening of InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin. The exhibition brings together transport and railway leaders and experts from around the world and showcases the latest technologies and innovative solutions shaping the future of mobility. Al-Jasser also held a series of meetings with government officials and private sector leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnerships in transport and logistics. The visit reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to building strategic partnerships with leading countries in the sector and strengthening cooperation with Germany in infrastructure, smart transportation, logistics, and sustainability, in support of the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.