The Ports Authority supervises the management and operation of the eight main seaports located on the two coasts of Saudi Arabia with a total of 183 Berths; 137 of them in the six commercial ports and the other 46 are in the two industrial ports. These berths constitute the biggest port network in the Middle East.

Geographical advantage:

• Jubail Commercial Port lies on Arabian Gulf in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is 80 Kilometer north of Dammam.
• One of the biggest construction projects in the Kingdom, it has the most modern cargo handling, safety and fire fighting equipment.
• The port is on an area 50 km2 in the East and West of the Port there is a breakwater berth of ten kilometers.

The Economic Importance of the Port:

Jubail Commercial Port is a vital economic utility because of its effective role in export and import policy in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. This is because it is near to production centers, which could lead to low cost of material, coming to K.S.A. and material export to world markets. This Port has alleviated the burden of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam with regard import & export. Job opportunities for Saudi Nationals are available now in the Port so it is playing a social part in the life of Saudis.

 

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