The King Hamad Causeway project represents an essential component of the GCC’s logistical integration, linking Bahrain’s national network with Saudi Arabia’s railway system, Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa has said.
He noted that the King Hamad International Station will serve as a key hub for transport and logistics in Bahrain, boosting regional trade and generating major economic benefits.
He was taking part in a high-level ministerial dialogue during the opening ceremony of the Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference in Riyadh yesterday.
Ministers from the GCC and several Arab countries took part in the dialogue, titled ‘Railway Development Strategies: Aligning Infrastructure Projects with Long-Term Economic Visions’.
The two-day rail exhibition and conference, which ends today, is being held under the patronage of Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser.
The event brought together ministers, experts and decision-makers in the transport and logistics sectors from around the world.
The Transportation Minister further noted that shifting from conventional transport systems to integrated railway solutions will improve traffic flow, reduce carbon emissions and increase the efficiency of supply chains and non-oil trade.
He highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to adopting advanced digital technologies and smart systems to ensure full integration of ports, airports and logistics centres.
Dr Shaikh Abdulla said that the kingdom has established a comprehensive regulatory and legislative framework to safeguard national and economic interests.
He added that Bahrain continues to strengthen links between Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport and logistics zones to achieve effective integration across sea, air and land through an intelligent and sustainable transport network.
This has enhanced the kingdom’s standing in global logistics performance indicators in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
The Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference is one of the region’s largest specialised transport events, featuring more than 200 international speakers, 250 sponsors and exhibitors, and attracting more than 12,000 visitors.
It focuses on advancing sustainable transport systems, showcasing innovative high-speed rail technologies and promoting multimodal transport integration to support economic development, reduce emissions and improve logistics efficiency.
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