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Türkiye-Saudi Arabia axis: Hejaz Railway rewiring Eurasian connectivity On June 9, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed two memoranda of understanding in Riyadh: one on railway cooperation reviving the historic Hejaz Railway through Syria and Jordan, and th...

Türkiye-Saudi Arabia axis: Hejaz Railway rewiring Eurasian connectivity On June 9, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed two memoranda of understanding in Riyadh: one on railway cooperation reviving the historic Hejaz Railway through Syria and Jordan, and the other on logistics, accompanied by plans for a terrestrial fiber-optic route along the same geography. A joint feasibility study is due before the end of the year, with a long-term vision extending the line toward Oman and the Indian Ocean. Read as a news item, this is a railway agreement. Read correctly, it is the latest piece of a design Ankara has been assembling for over a decade. The Development Road through Iraq, the Middle Corridor across the Caspian, the energy transit architecture, and now the revival of the Hejaz Railway and a digital backbone are not a portfolio of separate projects, but components of a single strategic geometry, and that geometry is what deserves analysis. From heartlands to nodes A century ago, Halford Mackinder taught strategists to see power as a contest between those who command the land and those who command the sea. That dichotomy has quietly expired. Power now accrues to the nodes where flows of …

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to revive historic Hejaz route Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed two major Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to cooperate in the railway and logistics sectors. Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu is currently in Riyadh to finalize the agreements, marking a historic step toward transforming regional trade. These new agreements fit directly into Türkiye’s broader strategic vision to build a seamless transport corridor from the Gulf to Europe. They follow a crucial trilateral agreement signed a few months ago between Türkiye, Syria, and Jordan, which initially set the wheels in motion to revive thehistoric Hejaz Railway. With Saudi Arabia now officially on board, the ambitious project is transitioning from a regional network into a massive global trade corridor. Originally built by the Ottoman Empire at the dawn of the 20th century, the Hejaz Railway was left largely defunct following World War I. The initial phase of the mega-project aims to connect Turkiye through Syria (via Aleppo and Damascus) to Jordan. The newly signed pact with Saudi Arabia paves the way to extend this network down to Riyadh. Long-ter…

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia sign rail, logistics cooperation agreements Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday aimed at strengthening cooperation in the railway and logistics sectors to enhance regional conne...

Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign logistics and railway cooperation agreements Diplomacy Top Stories Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign logistics and railway cooperation agreements By Turkish Minute June 9, 2026 256 Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram Pinterest Email Print Copy URL Must read Turkish Cypriot administration data breach exposes health records on dark web June 26, 2026 Turkey detains 2 CHP mayors as defections to AKP deepen opposition turmoil June 25, 2026 Turkey allows investigation into pro-Kurdish party mayor after fatal stray dog attack June 26, 2026 Turkey’s religious authority urges families to have children as birthrate falls June 26, 2026 Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed two memoranda of understanding on Tuesday to expand cooperation in logistics and railways as the two countries explore new land routes connecting the Gulf with Turkey and Europe. Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu and Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser signed the agreements following talks in Riyadh. The first memorandum covers cooperation in logistics services, including the construction of logistics centers, the operation and managem…

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink new economic deals in Istanbul for $30 ... 5 November 2024 Facebook X Telegram WhatsApp Linkedin Email Copy URL Business Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink new economic deals in Istanbul for $30bn projected trade From Thursday Saudi Saudi Arabia and Turkiye solidify economic ties with ten new agreements at a major business forum in Istanbul, aiming for $30 billion in bilateral trade. Saudi-Turkish forum unveils ten new trade agreements, boosting bilateral ties to a prospective $30bn. — SPA Facebook X Telegram WhatsApp Linkedin Email Copy URL Listen to article TLDR: Saudi Arabia and Turkiye sign agreements Business forum draws 450 companies Trade volume hits $6.76 billion ISTANBUL/RIYADH (The Thursday Times) — Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have fortified their economic alliance, signing ten cooperation agreements at a landmark event in Istanbul. The Saudi-Turkish Business Forum, attended by over 450 companies and various government representatives, showcased a strategic push to deepen commercial ties across multiple sectors. Organised by the Federation of Saudi Chambers and Turkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board, the forum highlighted lucrative investment oppo…

Türkiye-Saudi Arabia Hejaz Railway Revival Could Redraw Middle East ... Türkiye-Saudi Arabia Hejaz Railway Revival Could Redraw Middle East Power Balance, Bypass Strait of Hormuz and Reshape Eurasian Trade Riyadh’s strategic railway pact with Türkiye signals the emergence of a NATO-connected overland corridor linking Europe, the Gulf and the Indian Ocean while reducing dependence on vulnerable maritime chokepoints threatened by regional conflict. English ETC International By admin On Jun 10, 2026 The June 9 railway and logistics agreements signed in Riyadh between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signal the emergence of a strategic Eurasian land corridor designed to reduce Gulf dependence on maritime chokepoints increasingly threatened by missile warfare, proxy conflict, and geopolitical coercion. Share (DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — The June 9 railway and logistics agreements signed in Riyadh between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signal the emergence of a strategic Eurasian land corridor designed to reduce Gulf dependence on maritime chokepoints increasingly threatened by missile warfare, proxy conflict, and geopolitical coercion. Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu a…

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye sign railway deal Home > SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia, Türkiye sign railway deal June 9, 2026 | 05:17 PM June 9, 2026 | 05:17 PM Saudi Gazette Last Updated: June 9, 2026 | 05:17 PM 3 minute read A A Resize RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed two major memorandums of understanding covering railways and logistics services, marking a significant step toward developing a land transport corridor linking the Gulf region with Europe. The agreements were signed by Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu. Uraloglu described the agreements as the beginning of a new phase of cooperation aimed at strengthening technical expertise, logistics infrastructure and regional connectivity. “In this context, we are launching a new phase that will strengthen the exchange of expertise and technical cooperation across a wide range of areas, from logistics centers to modern applications,” he said. The logistics cooperation agreement focuses on the development and operation of logistics centers, knowledge sharing and joint activities, while the railway agreement seeks to expand co…

Türkiye-Saudi Arabia Axis: Hejaz Railway Rewiring Eurasian Connectivity Source: Adobe Stock On June 9, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed two memoranda of understanding in Riyadh: one on railway cooperation reviving the historic Hejaz Railway through Syria and Jordan, and the other on logistics, accompanied by plans for a terrestrial fiber-optic route along the same geography. A joint feasibility study is due before the end of the year, with a long-term vision extending the line toward Oman and the Indian Ocean. Read as a news item, this is a railway agreement. Read correctly, it is the latest piece of a design Ankara has been assembling for over a decade. The Development Road through Iraq, theMiddle Corridoracross the Caspian, the energy transit architecture, and now the revival of theHejaz Railwayand a digital backbone are not a portfolio of separate projects, but components of a single strategic geometry, and that geometry is what deserves analysis. From Heartlands to Nodes A century ago, Halford Mackinder taught strategists to see power as a contest between those who command the land and those who command the sea. That dichotomy has quietly expired. Power now accrues to the n…

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