RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has signed a cooperation agreement with Oman to enhance joint work in the maritime transport sector, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The agreement aims to facilitate the smooth movement of commercial ships, develop economic relations between the two countries and contribute to raising the efficiency of maritime transport services. It also seeks to facilitate technology transfer and encourage maritime studies and training, contributing to the industry"s localization. In July, Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved a cooperation agreement between the government and Iraq in the field of maritime transport. Also in June, Saudi Arabia, represented by the Transport General Authority, signed a joint maritime transport cooperation agreement with the Department of Maritime Affairs in Djibouti. Last year, Saudi Arabia made progress in maritime connectivity at the regional level, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development report for the third quarter of 2021. The Kingdom achieved 70.68 points in the Maritime Connectivity Index, which is the highest in the region, said the report.