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Abdulrahman is a Lead Transportation & Infrastructure expert at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). Before joining KAPSARC, Abdulrahman was a Lecturer at the College of Engineering at Muhammed Ibn Saud University. He also worked as a Traffic Engineer at the Riyadh Metro project. His interests are in transport demand modeling, aviation transport, life cycle analysis, alternative fuels, and energy demand. Abdulrahman holds a master’s degree in Transportation Planning and Engineering and a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
Publications
30 January 2024
India’s Shift Toward Alternative Fuel Vehicles: An Overview
23 November 2023
Worldwide intraregional and interregional air passenger traffic volume distribution
26 October 2023
Worldwide Intraregional and Interregional Air Freight Traffic Volume DistributionFreight by air does not comprise a significant share of the worldwide tonnage due to its cost compared to land (road and rail) and sea transport. However, air freight is important for commodities that either have high values or are time-sensitive. For instance, documents, perishable ...
26 October 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne TradeThis infographic tells the story about Saudi Arabia’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. It shows the trade between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.
25 October 2023
World’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade
This infographic tells the story about the world’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. The trade is reflected in regions across the globe.
25 October 2023
Global Geothermal Electricity and Heat Generation Since 2000Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy generated by tapping into the Earth’s internal heat. This heat is produced by the radioactive decay of minerals and the original heat of the Earth, which dates to its formation. There are several ways to generate electricity from ...
25 October 2023
Aircraft seating capacity designation by selected airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia/Pacific, North America, and Latin AmericaAircraft capacity utilization is one of the main factors in an airline’s productivity. It is also vital when analyzing both energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the aviation sector per passenger. In fact, the energy consumption by passengers in aviation has e...
25 May 2022
Current and Future Trends in Saudi Arabia’s Container ThroughputThe maritime sector is a key pillar for the diversification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s economy, and it has been prioritised by the Saudi government due to its strategic importance. Saudi Vision 2030 has set a target for making KSA a global logistics hub. Correspondingly, the Ki...
25 May 2022
Post-Covid Recovery of Air Traffic in Saudi ArabiaThe dramatic drop in air traffic caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related travel restrictions has significantly impacted the aviation industry in Saudi Arabia and around the world. The sector has suffered considerable losses due to the reduction in passenger traffic.
07 December 2021
Aviation Fuel Consumed and Passengers Carried in Saudi ArabiaThe air transport sector in Saudi Arabia has an important impact on the economy (e.g., job creation, gross domestic product, and gross value added). Over 690 routes are registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for both domestic and international travel. There are currently 141 domes...
06 April 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on Passenger Railway Demand in Saudi ArabiaThe Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) operates a network of approximately 1,400 kilometers (km). This network links the Eastern Province with Riyadh, where more than 40% of the country’s population and economic activities are located. A passenger line connects Riyadh with Dammam thro...
09 January 2024
Trend in Eurasia’s Seaborne Trade and Vessel Capacity Between 2013 and 2021International trade between countries and across regions has existed for centuries. Moreover, international trade saw a significant increase in its growth from 1950 to 2000, with trade volume growing at an average rate of 6% per year. The concept of trade comprises both exporting and...
04 January 2024
Impact on Energy Consumption and Emissions of Variations in Aircraft Seating Density Designation from Manufacturers’ RecommendationsAircraft capacity utilization is an important factor in airline productivity, but airlines are not using the maximum seating density designations recommended by manufacturers to accurately represent efficiency or performance.
30 November 2023
Powering the Future of Aviation: Exploring the Role of Hydrogen and Power-to- Liquid in Sustainable Aviation Fuels
emissions by 80% (Airbus 2023). The aviation industry aims to produce enough SAFs to meet aviation fuel demand by 2050, with power-to-liquid (PtL) technology emerging as an alternative pathway for SAF production. This paper provides insights into the application and deployment of th...
14 September 2023
The Implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation and Its Challenges for AviationThe aviation sector is a fast-growing industry that contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. To address this issue, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) set aspirational emissions goals and introduced the Carbon Offsetting and Reductio...
21 August 2023
Future Fuel Demand From the Saudi Shipping Sector: A Business-as-Usual Estimation
The purpose of this commentary is to suggest a rough estimation of future exp...
- A global average energy intensity of 0.078 megajoules per tonne-kilometers (MJ/tonne-km).
- An average export distance of 5,441 nautical miles (nm) between Saudi Arabia and export trading partner countries.
15 June 2023
Will King Salman International Airport Be One of the Largest Airports in the World?
In April 2016, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman launched Saudi Vision 2030, which is a comprehensive strategy for the economic and social development of Saudi Arabia. Its objectives include diversifying the Saudi economy, boosting tourism, increasing trade, generating new jobs and ec...
05 March 2023
Key Improvements in the Saudi Aviation Sector: Exploring the Performance of the Passenger Load Factor
Aviation is a significant contributor to the global economy, given that it, directly and indirectly, contributes to jobs, tourism, trade, and countries’ gross domestic product (GDP). However, environmental issues, technological advances, consumer behavior, energy consumption, the vo...
25 July 2023
Fuel Efficiency in Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Sector: Progress and Future ImplicationsDespite the fast global expansion of the aviation industry, due to its sustainability issues, the industry’s concerns about energy efficiency and emissions are still very important. Studying the changing energy consumption patterns in Saudi Arabia is crucial, as the country is expect...
18 July 2023
Estimating Regional Variation in Saudi Arabia’s Energy Usage and Carbon EmissionsEstimates of regional energy consumption and carbon emissions could be useful for agencies investigating the effects of regionally targeted investments and policy interventions. Using gasoline consumption in Saudi Arabia as a case study, we develop two approaches for estimating the r...
18 December 2024
Environmental Performance of Passenger Cars in the KSA: Comparison of Different Technologies via a Life Cycle Assessment ApproachIn terms of deployment feasibility, PHEVs and HEVs have a distinct advantage over FCEVs, as they can leverage the existing electricity grid and fueling infrastructure, making them a more practical and readily available solution for reducing near-term emissions in the KSA transportat...
09 December 2024
Life Cycle Assessment of Road Freight Decarbonization in Saudi ArabiaThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is committed to transitioning towards a diversified, low-carbon economy, necessitating the decarbonization of its road freight sector, which is a significant source of domestic energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study address...
03 November 2024
Understanding the Causal Nexus Between Saudi’s Seaborne Trade and Economy and Quantifying the RelationshipAn economy’s primary objective is to foster high economic growth, ultimately enhancing the well-being of its citizens. Recent economic strategies have increasingly emphasized trade-oriented policies to achieve this goal.
14 October 2024
Geothermal Energy – A Rising Powerhouse? A Global Technical Review and Applications for Saudi ArabiaThe Earth’s core, which is as hot as the sun, contains a large amount of thermal energy insulated by impermeable rocks. This energy, totaling 15 million zetta joules, dwarfs traditional energy sources such as coal and gas. However, only a fraction of this energy has been utilized, wi...
18 December 2024
Electric Vehicle Battery Chemistry Evolutions: Critical Mineral ImplicationsThe energy and transport transition will require a wider volume and range of materials than the systems that it is replacing. This has become an increasingly important topic across both the government and private sectors over the last decade. A crucial component of this materiality i...
26 November 2024
Approach and Initial Findings in Modeling Future Seaborne Trade and Its Impact on Energy Demand) emissions, prompting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to aim for net-zero shipping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 to mitigate climate change. Shipping is a critical link between countries for transporting goods, and its future advancements will hinge primarily ...