RIYADH: Riyadh is slated to host the inaugural edition of the Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21, 2024, under the patronage of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) Saleh Al-Jasser, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The SPA reported that the event, which will take place at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, will highlight the innovations and advancements in the railway field, and gather insights from local and global perspectives.
Al-Jasser has emphasized that the event aligns with the transformative developments taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) transportation and logistics field, especially in the railway industry, and highlighted the substantial support provided by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the sector, the SPA reported.
Al-Jasser underscored the pivotal role railways play in driving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) economic and social development by facilitating the movement of people and goods, helping to boost tourism and trade, serving pilgrims, the SPA added.
He has reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) commitment to advancing railway infrastructure, enhancing rail network efficiency, and improving user services.
