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Futuristic Transport: UAE's Vision For Middle East Rail | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, has outlined the UAE's ambitions to become a global leader in the transport sector.
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Speaking at the Middle East Rail 2023 conference in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mansour praised the Etihad Rail mega project, which will stretch 1,200km across the country and offer both freight and passenger services, as central to the UAE's transport goals.
He underlined the importance of railway networks in supporting the economy, promoting investment opportunities, and strengthening commercial ties.
The conference, hosted by Etihad Rail, is expected to attract 10,000 visitors and will feature 400 speakers from across the region and beyond.
Sheikh Mansour sets out the UAE's transport ambitions.
It will showcase innovation and excellence delivered throughout the Middle East, covering key topics such as sustainability, safety, and data analysis.
In April, Etihad Rail announced that its vast freight train network was fully operational and that the UAE's national rail project would eventually connect the Emirates to the rest of the Gulf.