SAUDI Arabian Railways (SAR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian State Railways (FS) to develop joint railway and mobility projects across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. The agreement, signed by SAR chief executive, Bashar Al Malik, and FS Group CEO, Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, establishes a framework for long-term cooperation in areas including rail infrastructure, sustainability, digitalisation, safety and technological innovation.