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@article{192376,
        author = {Mohammad Yunus},
        title = {Economic development via investment in logistics infrastructure, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1229-1238},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192376},
        abstract = {Vision 2030 for Saudi Arabia says that it is important to improve the way things are moved around the country so that it can grow in a way that will last, make more than just oil money, and make the country better at competing with other countries. Considerable investments in logistics have resulted from this emphasis.
Investments in Saudi Arabia's logistics infrastructure are examined in this study, and how economic development is driven in line with Vision 2030 is investigated. Transport infrastructure and the capacity of ports and airports are analysed using policy documents, economic reports and sector data. The results show big improvements in how well connected things are, how efficiently things are moved around, and how much trade costs, as well as strong growth in areas not related to oil.
But problems like rules, private companies involved, and the need for smart transport systems are still there. An analytical framework is introduced in the report to show how the broader economy is affected by logistics infrastructure, and useful insights are offered.
The study offers policy recommendations to help achieve the best results from these investments. It emphasizes the importance of making sure future projects match the goals of Vision 2030.
Problems when putting plans into action Not all projects go well and are easy to do, but there is a lot of chance of good results for the economy.},
        keywords = {Logistics infrastructure, economic growth, Saudi Vision 2030, supply chain connectivity, investment impact, trade facilitation, transport networks, digital logistics, non-oil diversification},
        month = {February},
        }