Saudi plans Alleith port construction 

(MENAFN) An official at Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP) said that work has started on Alleith in the southern coastal area to lessen the heavy traffic on the port, according to Arab News.

The port receives ships loaded with commercial commodities and Umrah pilgrims, who increase traffic on the port.

The source said that the area of the project has been defined and sealed.

The port will extend over 43 million square meters, and the location of the project has been approved by Jeddah municipality.