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High-speed Railway Link Between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Kuwait: The implementation phase of the rapid rail link project between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia has commenced, as reported by Al-Qabas daily. A meeting was chaired by the Ministry of Public Works, with the participation of government agencies such as the ministries of Finance, Electricity and Water, Defense, Oil, and the Kuwait Municipality, to finalize the necessary procedures for the project. According to informed sources, the link will be established through a high-speed train, also known as the “magnetic train” or “bullet train,” connecting Kuwait and the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The sources further stated that the advisory study for the project is expected to take six months, following which a joint agreement between the two countries will be signed.
The Ministry of Public Works, in a letter addressed to the participating parties, stressed the importance of expediting coordination among the relevant authorities to overcome any obstacles that may impede the project. The letter emphasized the significance of facilitating the necessary procedures to ensure the project’s timely completion.
It is noteworthy that the Saudi Council of Ministers, during its meeting on May 23, approved the authorization of the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services or his representative to discuss a draft agreement with the Kuwaiti side regarding the railway link project between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.