Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec 8, 2025 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals

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2025-12-08

Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday signed a deal to construct a high-speed rail connecting the Gulf countries' capitals, marking the latest sign of improved ties between the two nations that were once deeply at odds. According to a statement in the official Saudi press, the "high-speed electric passenger railway" would connect Riyadh and Doha. The Saudi cities of Al-Hofuf and Dammam are also expected to be on the network. The train would reach sp......

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