His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Transport Safety Center, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, inaugurated the Center’s headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of Their Excellencies and members of the Board of Directors. The inauguration reflects the development of the Center’s institutional and technical capabilities and strengthens its role in advancing safety levels across various modes of transport in the Kingdom. During his tour of the headquarters, His Excellency reviewed the Center’s facilities and specialized departments and received a briefing on its operational framework, key projects and initiatives, as well as the technical and technological capabilities supporting its safety investigation activities, in line with international best practices and standards. His Excellency also toured several specialized facilities, most notably the Engineering Transport Safety Laboratory, which employs advanced technologies to support the documentation and analysis of accident scenes and their reconstruction; the Transport Safety Observatory Platform, which monitors and analyzes safety data and supports decision-making; the Operations Control Center, which operates around the clock to enhance the Center’s readiness and ability to monitor operations and respond effectively to developments; and the Training Center, which supports the development of specialized capabilities and the building of national expertise in transport safety. The inauguration ceremony also witnessed the signing of two memoranda of understanding between the National Transport Safety Center and the Insurance Authority and the National Center for Meteorology, respectively. The memoranda aim to enhance cooperation and integration, facilitate the exchange of data and expertise, and support joint efforts to develop the transport safety system, contributing to more efficient practices and enhanced safety levels in the Kingdom. The CEO of the National Transport Safety Center, Captain Tay bin Abdulrahman Al-Shammari, stated that the inauguration of the headquarters represents an important milestone in the Center’s journey and reflects the support it receives to fulfill its role in enhancing transport safety. He noted that the headquarters, with its specialized facilities and advanced capabilities, will contribute to improving the Center’s operational efficiency and developing its capabilities in monitoring, analysis, and safety investigations, as well as building specialized national expertise. The inauguration of the headquarters represents an extension of the Center’s efforts to establish an integrated transport safety system built on national capabilities, modern technologies, and global best practices. This contributes to enhancing the efficiency of safety investigations and supporting the issuance of effective recommendations that help prevent the recurrence of accidents and protect lives and assets. These efforts are supported by the continued backing of the wise leadership and aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which place strong emphasis on transport safety and the efficiency of the transport system, contributing to the development of a safe and sustainable transport sector, enhancing quality of life, and advancing the Kingdom’s ambitious goals.