In a strategic move with far-reaching geopolitical and economic implications, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are advancing plans to construct a massive bridge across the Red Sea, according to New Atlas. The project, once completed, could reshape regional infrastructure and intercontinental connectivity between Asia and Africa.
Navaxity_ As previously anticipated, Saudi Arabia aims to establish a direct connection with North Africa to complete the growing international transport corridor that originates in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. This corridor envisions a unified railway network running across the Arabian Peninsula and linking directly to Egypt. To make this connection via the Red Sea, two primary options were considered: a tunnel or a bridge. The current plans favor building a bridge.
At the heart of this corridor lies Neom, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic megacity. Strategically located, Neom is expected to play a pivotal role in linking the two continents, becoming a central hub for trade, logistics, and transit between Asia and Africa. This infrastructure development also signals a clear geopolitical message. Despite the recent launch of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which passes through Israel, Saudi Arabia appears to be pursuing an independent route by connecting directly to Egypt from its own territory — a choice that suggests a desire to reduce reliance on Israeli infrastructure and assert greater control over strategic Red Sea connectivity..
According to New Atlas, this bridge would not only be a record-breaking feat of engineering, but it could also serve as a symbol of shifting alliances and a redefined vision of regional cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa centered around the Red Sea.
