Riyadh to host the first Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21

Riyadh is set to host the first edition of the Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21, under the patronage of Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).

The event aims to showcase advancements and innovations in the railway sector, bringing together local and international perspectives on the industry’s future.

Minister Al-Jasser highlighted that the conference aligns with the Kingdom's broader transformation in the transportation and logistics sectors, particularly the railway industry.

He credited the progress to the unwavering support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Al-Jasser emphasized that railways are essential for Saudi Arabia's economic and social development, facilitating trade, tourism, and the movement of people, while also contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing the number of daily car and truck trips.