Saudi Arabia and Qatar have formally signed an agreement to construct a high-speed electric passenger rail line connecting Riyadh and Doha, marking the first major infrastructure collaboration between the two Gulf nations once seen as fierce rivals. The project, announced on December 8 through Saudi state media, will link Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport with Doha’s Hamad International Airport, passing through Al-Hofuf and Dammam. The train is expected to exceed speeds of 300 km/h, cutting travel time between the capitals to roughly two hours compared to the current 90-minute flight. The six-year project aims to transport 10 million passengers annually and create around 30,000 jobs across both countries. The agreement was signed during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Riyadh. Analysts view the deal as a symbol of improving Saudi-Qatari relations following years of diplomatic tension. It also aligns with broader Gulf initiatives to enhance regional connectivity and economic diversification under Saudi Vision 2030.
সৌদি আরব ও কাতার তাদের রাজধানীগুলোকে সংযুক্ত করতে একটি হাই-স্পিড রেললাইন নির্মাণে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে চুক্তি স্বাক্ষর করেছে। একসময় এ দুই উপসাগরীয় দেশ একে অপরের তীব্র বিরোধী ছিল। তাদের মধ্যে এ ধরনের প্রকল্প প্রথম। সোমবার (৮ ডিসেম্বর) সৌদি আরবের সরকারি গণ
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