Saudi Arabia has topped global rankings for road connectivity, with its national highway network extending more than 73,000 kilometres, longer than the Earth’s circumference of about 40,075 kilometres, according to the Roads General Authority. The achievement places the Kingdom first worldwide in the Road Network Connectivity Index, based on reports by the World Competitiveness Forum, reflecting years of sustained investment in transport infrastructure and network integration. The authority said the scale of the road network is matched by its strategic importance. Saudi Arabia’s highways serve as a critical backbone for domestic mobility and regional connectivity, linking the Kingdom with eight neighbouring countries, including GCC states, Jordan, Iraq and Yemen. This connectivity underpins key sectors such as Hajj and Umrah, tourism, trade and logistics, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global logistics hub. Saudi achieves global transport milestone In addition to leading the global connectivity index, the Kingdom ranked fourth among G20 countries in the Road Infrastructure Quality Index, highlighting the quality and reliability of its road assets alongside their scale. The Roads General Authority said it applies international best practices across planning, design, construction and maintenance to enhance safety and user experience. A major step in this effort has been […]