Saudi Arabia is preparing to approve the use of drones for cargo deliveries, with trials currently underway, according to the country's transport minister. The announcement was made during the opening of a new shipping operations center at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, operated by a major global logistics company. The minister emphasized the importance of drones in the logistics sector and highlighted ongoing investments in infrastructure to support both domestic and regional connectivity. The new facility is designed to handle thousands of parcels per hour and is part of broader efforts to meet rising demand for efficient shipping and support economic diversification.