Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced the fifth edition of its transport innovation challenge, Naqlathon 5, inviting innovators and entrepreneurs to develop technology-driven solutions for the transportation and logistics sectors.
Registration remains open until November 10, 2026, while the challenge's three-day innovation camp will take place in Riyadh from December 3 to 5, 2026.
The competition offers financial prizes totaling up to SAR 300,000 for the top three winners.
Five Innovation Tracks
Naqlathon 5 features five main tracks covering key challenges and opportunities in transportation and logistics.
These include data-driven smart mobility, smart cities and urban transportation, sustainability and energy efficiency, logistics and supply chain innovation, and user experience and integrated mobility.
The tracks are designed to encourage practical solutions that improve transport efficiency, service quality, and sustainability.
Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Solutions
The fifth edition places particular emphasis on the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to address challenges in the transport sector.
The initiative aims to encourage innovators to create sustainable solutions that improve operational performance and enhance passenger and customer experiences.
Three-Day Innovation Camp in Riyadh
The Naqlathon 5 innovation camp will be held in Riyadh from December 3 to 5, 2026.
During the camp, participants will develop their ideas and prototypes with support from industry experts and specialized judges.
The program is intended to strengthen the practical feasibility of proposed solutions and help teams refine their innovations.
SAR 300,000 in Financial Prizes
The Transport General Authority has allocated prizes totaling up to SAR 300,000 for the competition's top three winners.
The awards aim to motivate participants to develop high-quality innovations capable of addressing real-world transportation and logistics challenges.
Supporting Saudi Vision 2030
Naqlathon 5 supports the objectives of Saudi Arabia's National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Vision 2030.
By encouraging innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies, the challenge seeks to contribute to more efficient, sustainable, and user-focused transport services.
Registration Closes November 10
Interested innovators can register for Naqlathon 5 until November 10, 2026, ahead of the innovation camp scheduled for December 3–5 in Riyadh.
The competition provides an opportunity to develop practical solutions across five areas shaping the future of transportation and logistics in Saudi Arabia.
