Saudi Fund for Development Announces Progress on Pristina–Mitrovica Highway Project in Kosovo

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) joined the Government of Kosovo to inaugurate the Pristina–Mitrovica Highway, marking SFD’s first completed project in Kosovo and an important milestone in the partnership between both sides.
 SFD CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad inaugurated the upgraded section of the highway by cutting the ribbon at the newly completed road. He subsequently met with Kosovo's Minister of Finance Hekuran Murati, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Dimal Basha, and Minister of Health Dr. Arben Vitia to discuss ways to enhance development cooperation between the two sides in financing development projects and programs in Kosovo.
 The project supports the upgrade of a 9.87 km section of the Prishtina–Mitrovica Highway, strengthening the connection between Prishtina, Kosovo's capital, and Mitrovica, and improving links with northern Kosovo and surrounding municipalities. The project is expected to benefit approximately 600,000 inhabitants, particularly residents of Prishtina, Mitrovica and Vushtrri.
 By improving regional connectivity, the project will help reduce travel times and enhance road safety, providing a faster, safer and more efficient route for passengers and commercial traffic.
 Beyond the infrastructure itself, the project will support people and communities along the corridor. Improved connectivity will facilitate the movement of people and goods, strengthen access to employment and essential services, and contribute to economic activity along this important transport corridor.
 SFD supported the project through a $16 million concessional loan, co-financed with the OPEC Fund for International Development. The project reflects the role of international cooperation and strong partnerships in supporting sustainable development and delivering long-term impact.