Both countries are expected to gain around 30.6 billion dollars in economic benefits. Around 30,000 jobs will be created during the construction and operation of the project.
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a historic agreement on Monday to build a high-speed railway line between the two countries. The announcement came after a meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani as part of the Saudi-Qatar Coordination Council talks. This will be the first rail link of its kind for both nations, and it will cut travel time between their capitals to just two hours.
The total route will be 785 kilometres long, and trains will be able to run at speeds of up to 300 km per hour. The line will connect King Salman International Airport in Riyadh with Hamad International Airport in Doha, with stops at places like Hofuf and Dammam. The goal is to finish the project within six years.
Once the service starts, more than 10 million passengers will be able to travel on it every year. Both countries are expected to gain around 30.6 billion dollars in economic benefits. Around 30,000 jobs will be created during the construction and operation of the project.
This agreement is being seen as a big step toward stronger cooperation, development, and long-term sustainability between the two countries. The new rail link will greatly improve travel services, make trade easier, and help boost tourism. The line will be built using modern technology, which will also reduce carbon emissions and support environmental protection. Because of this, the project is expected to become one of the most important links connecting GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries.
The agreement was signed at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh by Saudi Arabia’s Transport and Logistics Minister Saleh Al-Jasser and Qatar’s Transport Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani. Both leaders also co-chaired the eighth session of the Qatar-Saudi Coordination Council.
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