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Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi: Hail airport set for expansion to accommodate 2.2mln passengers a year
HAIL — The Ministry of Transport and Logistics is working to expand Hail International Airport with increasing its capacity to more than 2.2 million passengers annually. This is part of a comprehensive development project aimed at developing air transport infrastructure in the northern part of Saudi Arabia and enhancing the efficiency of vital facilities in the region. This was revealed by Director General of the General Administration of Privatization at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saud Al-Arifi while attending a dialogue session titled "Investment opportunities in the transport and logistics sector" at the Hail Forum. He said that the project represents a key pillar of the ministry's plan to transform Hail into an integrated logistics center. Al-Arifi said that the ministry, in cooperation with the Hail Region Development Authority, is also working on a massive logistics center project spanning an area exceeding 374,000 square meters. This project aims to serve supply chains and facilitate the movement of goods between various Saudi regions, he said. Work is underway on a roadside services development project to provide integrated facilities that meet the needs of travelers and support the safety and efficiency of regional roads. These projects are in line with Hail's geographical position as a central hub connecting the north, center, and west, enhancing its ability to play a pivotal role in the future of transportation and logistics services in the Kingdom. It is noteworthy that Hail International Airport is only 60 minutes away from 11 Arab capitals and 200 minutes away from Central Europe. This is a geographical advantage that has qualified the airport as a major hub for logistics services. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
19-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Hail airport set for expansion to accommodate 2.2 million passengers a year
Saudi Gazette report HAIL — The Ministry of Transport and Logistics is working to expand Hail International Airport with increasing its capacity to more than 2.2 million passengers annually. This is part of a comprehensive development project aimed at developing air transport infrastructure in the northern part of Saudi Arabia and enhancing the efficiency of vital facilities in the region. This was revealed by Director General of the General Administration of Privatization at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saud Al-Arifi while attending a dialogue session titled "Investment opportunities in the transport and logistics sector" at the Hail Forum. He said that the project represents a key pillar of the ministry's plan to transform Hail into an integrated logistics center. Al-Arifi said that the ministry, in cooperation with the Hail Region Development Authority, is also working on a massive logistics center project spanning an area exceeding 374,000 square meters. This project aims to serve supply chains and facilitate the movement of goods between various Saudi regions, he said. Work is underway on a roadside services development project to provide integrated facilities that meet the needs of travelers and support the safety and efficiency of regional roads. These projects are in line with Hail's geographical position as a central hub connecting the north, center, and west, enhancing its ability to play a pivotal role in the future of transportation and logistics services in the Kingdom. It is noteworthy that Hail International Airport is only 60 minutes away from 11 Arab capitals and 200 minutes away from Central Europe. This is a geographical advantage that has qualified the airport as a major hub for logistics services.
Daily Tribune
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Press Lauded for Nation-Building
The national press plays a vital role in documenting Bahrain's progress and supporting its development goals, said the CEO of the National Communication Centre (NCC), Ahmed Khalid Al-Arifi, as the Kingdom marked Bahraini Press Day. Al-Arifi described the press as a 'key partner' in the comprehensive development process, guided by the royal vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and bolstered by the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Royal Backing He extended his congratulations to Bahrain's media professionals, noting their contribution to shaping public opinion and chronicling national achievements with professionalism and a strong sense of identity. Al-Arifi praised the message delivered by His Majesty the King on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, calling it a reflection of the Bahraini press's responsible voice and growing role in a rapidly evolving media environment. He added that the government's support for the sector is evident in initiatives like the Prime Minister's Press Award, which celebrates excellence and motivates journalistic innovation. These efforts, he said, have helped solidify the Bahraini press's presence and credibility.
Argaam
16-04-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Equipment House signs deal with US MedSource
Scientific & Medical Equipment House Co., a company specialized in the import, operation, and maintenance of medical devices and equipment, signed today, April 16, a strategic agreement with the US-based company MedSource. In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the deal is to launch the first phase of manufacturing medical consumables. MedSource is one of the most prominent US companies specialized in the development and manufacturing of high-quality medical products. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Minnesota, the company offers innovative healthcare solutions to a wide range of providers, including hospitals, surgical centers, emergency services, and government institutions in over 60 countries around the world. Equipment House CEO Barakat Al-Arifi said the agreement marks a significant milestone toward advancing the localization of medical manufacturing in the Kingdom, in alignment with Vision 2030. The company aims to produce high-quality medical products locally, Al-Arifi said. He added that this step also reflects Equipment House Co.'s ongoing commitment to establishing strategic partnerships with leading global companies and its distinguished position as a premier healthcare provider in the Kingdom and the region.
