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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Become Global Logistics Hub

Saudi Transport Minister Saleh al-Jasser speaks at the Supply Chain and Logistics Conference in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia aims to become one of the most important countries in the world in contributing to supply chains, announced Transport Minister Saleh al-Jasser.

Jasser inaugurated the 5th edition of the Supply Chain and Logistics Conference in Riyadh.

The conference, held under the theme "Towards a sustainable supply chain to boost the circular economy," featured several ministers, senior officials, and heads of companies operating in the supply chain and logistics sector.

The two-day conference will feature 64 speakers from different countries and over 100 entities from the public and private sectors. It aims to promote discussions on various supply chain and logistics issues.

Fifty-two agreements were signed to strengthen supply chains and logistics operations during the conference's opening session.

Over the course of the event, participants will discuss the flexibility and sustainability of supply chains for the transition towards a circular economy, the development of specialized supply chains within the Kingdom, and the role of global supply chains in enhancing distribution operations.

At the conference, the Logisti platform is one of the transport and logistics initiatives under the National Industrial Development and Logistics