Saudi Takes the Lead As World’s Best in Road Connectivity

Saudi takes the crown as the world’s most connected country

Saudi Arabia emerges as a global connectivity champ! Minister of Transport and Logistics, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser revealed that there has been a 50% plunge in serious accidents, deaths, and injuries—a testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to road safety.

 

“Safe Distinguished Roads” hits its fourth-year stint

Al-Jasser kicks off the fourth edition of the “Safe Distinguished Roads” campaign, aiming to level up the efficiency and safety of Saudi roads. The mission? To create a road network that’s not just connected but safe and service-ready for every driver.

 

Safety takes center stage

Al-Jasser highlights the superhero efforts in road safety—engineering marvels, intersection upgrades, and a serious safety investment. The result? A staggering 50% reduction in serious driving mishaps, aligning with the United Nations’ safety goals for 2030.

 

Saudi hits a 5.7 rating in three years

According to Al-Jasser, Saudi roads are having a major glow-up. Massive investments over decades are making them top-notch, not to mention the ongoing efforts in engineering, black spot management, and safety-focused investments. All these moves contributed big time to slashing serious accidents and hitting the United Nations’ safety target — a 50% reduction in accident-related deaths by 2030.

Plus, with a current road quality rating of 5.7 in just three years, Saudi Arabia is cruising towards excellence on the map to 2030.

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