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Public Investment Fund Expands Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in Aviation and Logistics Infrastructure

The Public Investment Fund has committed new funding to expand Saudi Arabia’s airport network, strengthen logistics systems and increase national carrier capacity. The investment aims to reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a global aviation and trade transit hub.

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