Lead in sustainable

and customer-centric mobility across borders

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Who We Are

King Fahd Causeway Authority (KFCA) established through a bilateral agreement between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kingdom of Bahrain. As the sole land-based link connecting the two Kingdoms, KFCA was founded under the agreement signed on 13 Rabi' al-Thani 1406 AH, subsequently ratified by Royal Decree No. M/9 on 2 Jumada al-Awwal 1406 AH and Amiri Decree No. 4 of 1986 on 19 Jumada al-Awwal 1406.

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Our Vision

To lead in sustainable and customer-centric mobility across borders.

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Our Mission

We operate best-in-class and sustainable border crossings, and strive for customer experience excellence.

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Our Values

Customer Excellence

Pioneering

Ownership & Collaboration

Integrity and Transparency

Safety

Sustainability

Our Foundation

1981

Manama, capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain, witnessed the signing of the causeway construction agreement.

1985

Signing the Construction of the Causeway Agreement per which the King Fahd Causeway's dimensions and coordinates were set.

1986

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdulaziz and His Highness Sheikh Isa Bin Salman inaugurate the King Fahd Causeway.

2023

Full infrastructure upgrade

Our Responsibilities

  • Oversee the management, operation, and maintenance of King Fahd Causeway and its facilities, including tolls collection for causeway crossings.
  • Enhance facilities and services to boost efficiency and provide an improved traveler experience.
  • Oversee traffic volumes and monitor operation efficiency to optimize processing capacity and address growing demand.
  • Collaborate with government entities from both kingdoms to ensure security, safety, and seamless movement of travelers and goods.
  • Develop and execute strategies, plans, and projects in partnership with stakeholders to strengthen King Fahd Causeway’s role as a vital connection between the two countries.

Board of Directors

KFCA is governed by Board of Directors and Executive Management team. The Board includes eight members which consist of the Chairperson and three members appointed by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with a Vice Chairperson and three members appointed by the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Each Board member serves a renewable three-year term. The Executive Management team, led by the Chief Executive Officer.

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H.E. Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi

Chairman of the Board
Governor of Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority

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H.E. Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih

Board Member
Vice Minister – 
Ministry of Transportations and Logistics Services

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H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Vice Chairman
Head of Customs Affairs (Bahrain)

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Fatima Abdullah Al Dhaen

Board Member
Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications for Land Transport and Postal Affairs.

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Mr. Essam bin Abdulkader Al-Muhaidib

Board Member
CEO of Al Muhaidib Group

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Mr.Rami bin Khalid Al-Turki

Board Member
President and CEO of Al Turki Holding

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Mr. Khalid bin Mohamed Najibi

Board Member
First Vice President of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Mr. Mohammed bin Rasheed Al Maraj

Board Member
CEO of Ila Bank

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Our Strategy

KFCA’s 2023–2030 strategy is built around three key phases: Build, Grow, and Sustain. The initial phase focuses on enhancing operational excellence, optimizing infrastructure, and leveraging digital transformation to improve service quality and the customer experience. This lays the groundwork for the Growth phase, which aims to expand border operations efficiently while maintaining high standards of service.

 

The strategy also prioritizes operational sustainability, traveler safety, environmental protection, and achieving net-zero emissions. Aligned with the Vision 2030 goals of both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain, it supports advancements in transportation and logistics to contribute to the shared national objectives.

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Strategic Pillars

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Customer Experience

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Infrastructure and Assets

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Commercialization

Strategic Objectives

KFCA aims to achieve its strategic aspirations of “Excellence in Leading Core Operations” and “Enhancing Sustainable Growth” both on and beyond the causeway. Key initiatives to realize these goals include:

Expanding assets and infrastructure to increase operational capacity and services.
Upgrading systems to meet global safety standards.
Extending asset management to cover additional entry points.
Enhancing the customer experience for a seamless journey.
Implementing advanced systems for traffic, data, and cybersecurity management.
Developing a comprehensive ESG strategy for sustainability.
Strengthening governance with bridge-operating entities.
Attracting top talent and fostering human capital development.
Improving cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Encouraging greater private sector involvement.

Sustainability

Sustainability frameworks serve as evidence of KFCA ’s commitment to conducting business in a manner that ensures its sustainable practices and stewardships. This commitment stems from the authority ’s role as the entity responsible for managing KFCA’s mandate of assets management and development, where it provides a range of services, including operations, maintenance, and inspections. The authority issued its first sustainability report in 2022.

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Partners of Success

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