Saudi Arabia’s ports authority is seeking to partner with the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) for the development of Jeddah port and other infrastructure projects, the head of the Saudi body said on Sunday. Sulaiman bin Khalid Al-Mazroua, President of the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), expressed his desire to collaborate with the SCA in the construction of ferries and to utilise the authority’s specialised companies for dredging and quay works. The move comes as Saudi Arabia advances plans to upgrade Jeddah port and execute several major infrastructure developments. Al-Mazroua also confirmed that both Saudi ports and the Suez Canal are prepared for the return of major shipping lines to the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab once regional conditions stabilise. As part of the meeting, Rabiee invited the Saudi delegation to visit the Suez Canal pavilion at the International Maritime Exhibition (IME 2026) to view the authority’s latest maritime equipment and services.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 08, 2026 18:55 UTC