Saudi Arabia is the world biggest oil exporter; it has the biggest diversified economy in the Middle East with many industrial exports to the world markets, hence it is very natural to have modern, well-equipped and perfectly managed seaports.

While the seaports were an obstacle that hindered development process in the past, they have now become development factor and a conjunctive Hamza that links between the national and international economy.

For further information:
www.ports.gov.sa

Seaports:
http://www.aspf.org.eg/member_a/saudia_A.htm

Jeddah Islamic Port
Note on Jeddah Islamic Port, a Window to the World:
• Jeddah is the bride of the Red Sea.
• Jeddah Islamic Port is a precious pearl beautifying the neck of that bride.
• The main gateway for the pilgrims traveling by sea to enter Makkah and visit Al-Madinah.
• The port operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• 90% of the Saudi imports enter through Jeddah Islamic Port.
• Awarded as the Asia Best Seaport in 1994.
King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam:
• Dammam is the Eastern Region biggest town and has developmental link with Khubar and Dhahran.
• Dammam is the main gateway to the Eastern and Central Regions of the Kingdom.
• The port is equipped with advance road network and railway facilities till Riyadh.
• King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam has 39 docks.
• In 1398, computer systems were introduced.

Location:
King Abdul Aziz Port, Dammam, is the principal port of Saudi Arabia in the Gulf, it occupies a strategic location and is very close to Dammam, it is located a mid-way along the Eastern Coast at Latitude 26° 30’ N, Longitude 50° 12’ E, King Abdul Aziz Port is the main gateway through which cargos from all over the world enter the Eastern and Central Regions of the Kingdom. The port is equipped with advance road network and railway facilities till Riyadh.

King Fahd Industrial Port – Jubail:
• Fruitage of wise economic planning.
• King Fahd Industrial Port is one of the world biggest industrial seaports.
• The port is designed to meet the needs and requirements of the industrial complex at Jubail Industrial City.
• King Fahd Industrial Port in Jubail was awarded the trophy and certification by Business Initiative Directions for corporate achievement of quality and excellence of business.

Jubail Commercial Port:
• One of the oldest seaports at the eastern coasts of Saudi Arabia.
• 80 klms north to Dammam.
• An active economic unit due to its vital role in import and export in the Eastern Region.
• Jubail Commercial Port has 16 docks.
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King Fahd Industrial Port – Yanbu:
• Fruitage of wise economic planning to fulfill the requirements of the Kingdom first five-year plan.
• Located at the Red Sea Coast to North of Jeddah.
• Amid the route between America and Europe across Suez Canal.
• Considered to be the largest Port for loading Crude Oil, its Refined Products and Petrochemicals in the Red Sea.

Yanbu Commercial Port:
• Yanbu Commercial Port is located at the East coast of Red Sea.
• It is a natural harbor sheltered by the mainland to the North and East and by coral reefs to the South and South.
• A marine outlet close to the pilgrims and travelers coming from the north.
• A central point considered the nearest to the fastest developing region at the Red Sea Coast.
• Close to the industrial area at Yanbu.
• Plains and open areas available for investments.

Jazan Port:
• Jizan Port is ideally situated on the south-west Red Sea coast.
• Serve the whole of the Arabian Peninsula's southeast such as Jazan, Asir and Najran.
• Saudi Arabian third red sea port in capacity.
• It is located 190 nautical mile to the north of Bab Al-Mandab

Dhiba Port:
Dhiba Ports receives daily fixed voyages throughout the year such as the passenger vessels that may reach up to six vessels per day during rush seasons from lines operating between Dhiba and two Egyptian ports i.e. Safaga and Ghardaga. The voyage takes three hours by express vessel and 8 hours by normal passenger’s vessels.

The port also receives bulk cargo vessels, frozen cargo vessels. During the year 2003 Dhiba Port received 925 vessels, 4% more than the number of vessels received during the year 2002.

Types of Docks:
1. Commercial Dock:
3 docks of 600 meter long used as follows:
* Dock 1 used for live stocks and bulk cargo, it is 200 meter long and 10.5 meter deep.
* Dock 2 used for cargo, containerized and bulk, it is 200 meter long and 10 meter deep.
* Fishermen Dock is 90 meter long and 7 meter deep.
* Marine Units Service Dock is 90 meter long and 7 meter deep.

Ras Tannoura & Jue’ima Ports:
• Located at the Arabian Gulf coast, east of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• World most important oil exporting ports.
• Export 20% of the world energy products such as oil and its refined petrochemicals and LPG.
• Equipped to accommodate and load 22 tankers at a time.
• Storage capacity exceeding 52 million barrels in the storing areas.