As the news breaks that Saudi Arabia has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, the Public Roads Authority proudly announces that the kingdom boasts the largest interconnected road network in the world.
These roads are referred to as the gateway to the world and serve as an international access point for the 2034 World Cup. The authority highlighted the key roads leading to Saudi Arabia, including:
the Al-Batha road connecting with the UAE; the Al-Khafji and Al-Ruqai roads connecting with Kuwait; the Salwa road connecting with Qatar; the Al-Jadida Arar road connecting with Iraq; the Al-Hala Ammar and Al-Haditha roads connecting with Jordan; the King Fahd Bridge connecting with Bahrain; the Al-Wadiah road connecting with Yemen; and the Empty Quarter road connecting with Oman.
The authority emphasized that this road network is a crucial enabler for securing the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, facilitating seamless access to stadiums for fans. Saudi Arabia ranks first in the world in road connectivity index and fourth globally in road quality index. The cities set to host this global event include: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and Neom.
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