In brief
Al‑Baha region is expanding road infrastructure, investing over SAR 2.58 billion on projects to improve traffic flow and access to key destinations. Allocation includes SAR 276 million for maintenance contracts 2026‑2030, SAR 120 million for preventive maintenance 2025‑2027, SAR 118.5 million for 2022‑2026 projects, and SAR 100 million for safety upgrades, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s objective to become a global logistics hub and boost regional economic growth.
Al‑Baha Region announced on Nov. 4, 2026 that it will invest over SAR 2.58 billion in road infrastructure to improve traffic flow and give better access to key destinations, including tourist sites across its mountainous terrain.
Between 2017 and 2026, the cumulative value of road construction projects in the region exceeded SAR 2.58 billion, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The current projects focus on reducing travel times and facilitating access to essential services and tourist attractions, the agency said.
In addition, the agency said SAR 276 million has been allocated for road maintenance contracts for 2026‑2030.
Further, SAR 120 million was earmarked for preventive maintenance between 2025 and 2027, and approximately SAR 118.5 million is set aside for projects approved from 2022 to 2026.
Road safety improvements, valued at about SAR 100 million, will enhance infrastructure reliability and support the Kingdom’s goal of becoming a global logistics hub, and to stimulate regional economic growth.
