Opening of the First Land Route Between Saudi Arabia and Oman

Saudi Arabia and Oman announced on Tuesday the opening of the first land route between the two countries, according to a joint statement published by the Oman News Agency. The statement said, "Both sides welcomed the announcement of the opening of the 725-kilometer Omani-Saudi land route, which will contribute to the smooth movement of citizens of both countries and the integration of supply chains." It is noteworthy that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Oman on Monday, marking the first stop of a tour of several Gulf countries this week.