SAR signs agreement with SAGO to transport grain

SAR signs agreement with SAGO to transport grain

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Railways has signed an agreement with Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) to transport grain from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to the Organization’s branch office in Riyadh, as this agreement will contribute to achieving economic development and providing main food commodities in Saudi Arabia.

H. E Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services witnessed the signing ceremonies. The contract was signed by H.E. Eng. Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al-Faris, Governor of Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) and Dr. Bashar Al Malik, CEO of Saudi Arabia Railway (SAR) in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The five-year agreement includes transportation of grain from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to the Organization’s branch office in Riyadh by the railway linking the Eastern Province with Riyadh. It will result in less dependency on trucks on road to reduce carbon emissions. preserving the roads‘ infrastructure and increasing the safety level for roads users.

Eng. Ahmed Al-Faris expressed his pride in signing this national and strategic agreement in the food industry and logistic services saying: “This agreement will help SAGO, which manages and operates silos,