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- The agreement was signed by SAR’s chief executive officer, Bashar Al-Malik, and Arsenale Group chairman, Paolo Barletta
- Train will aim to provide a unique, luxury way for domestic tourists and international visitors to explore Saudi Arabia’s attractions
LONDON: Saudi Arabia is set to host the Middle East’s first luxury train, after Saudi Arabia Railways signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy’s Arsenale Group.
The MoU comes amid efforts to boost the Kingdom’s tourism sector in line with the goals of the Vision 2030 reform plan to diversify its economy away from reliance on fossil fuels.
The agreement was signed by SAR’s chief executive officer, Bashar Al-Malik, and Arsenale Group chairman, Paolo Barletta.
When launched, the train will aim to provide a unique, luxury way for domestic tourists and international visitors to explore Saudi Arabia’s attractions.