The Saudi Crown Prince and the Emir of Qatar witness the signing of the agreement to implement the Saudi-Qatar high-speed train project
The Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, witnessed the signing of an agreement to implement a high-speed electric train project to transport passengers between the Kingdom and Qatar, in a step that reflects the depth of the fraternal and historical relations between the two countries.
The Saudi News Agency (SPA) reported that the agreement was signed by the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics, Engineer Saleh Al-Jasser, and the Qatari Minister of Transportation. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, as part of the work of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council, noting that it is a strategic step within the efforts of the two countries to enhance development cooperation and integration, and to consolidate sustainable development and joint commitment towards broader horizons of development and prosperity in the region.
The high-speed train extends over a distance of 785 kilometers, linking the two capitals, Riyadh and Doha, passing through main stations that include the cities of Hofuf and Dammam, and linking King Salman International Airport and Hamad International Airport; The train will form a new artery for rapid and sustainable transportation and improve the regional travel experience, at a speed exceeding 300 kilometers per hour, contributing to reducing travel time to approximately two hours between the two capitals. Which supports transportation, enhances commercial and tourism activity, supports economic growth, and enhances the quality of life.
The high-speed train will serve more than 10 million passengers annually, and will enable travelers to discover the landmarks of the Kingdom and Qatar with ease. The project will also contribute to providing more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. It is estimated that after its completion, the project will achieve an economic impact of about 115 billion riyals for the gross domestic product of the two countries. Which makes it one of the most important strategic projects that support regional development, and consolidate interconnection and integration between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council through an advanced railway network. The project will also be completed after 6 years in accordance with the highest international standards of quality and safety.
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