RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE - Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has launched ‘open yards’ as part of its comprehensive facility offerings. Located in the mainland area of Al Ghail Industrial Zone, these units are readily available for businesses seeking expansive and versatile spaces for their operations. With the introduction...
Oman, UAE to boost rail logistics with new Vale deal
ABU DHABI, UAE- Oman and Etihad Rail Company signed an agreement with Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies, to explore utilizing rail to transport iron ore and its derivatives between Oman and the UAE. It is likely to connect Vale’s industrial complex in Sohar Port and Freezone to...
Etihad Rail and Borouge enter into strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE— Etihad Rail and Borouge have entered into a strategic partnership for sustainable transportation to carry 1.3 million tons of Borouge’s polyolefins annually from its petrochemical complex in Al Ruways Industrial City via rail for export to customers. The agreement was signed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad...
Etihad Rail signs expertise-exchange MoUs with Spanish, UK firms
Etihad Rail has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Renfe, Spain’s national railway operator; High Speed 1, the first high-speed railway in United Kingdom (UK) and GB Railfreight, the British rail freight company. The MoUs are based on exchanging knowledge, expertise, and best practices in freight and passenger rail...
Etihad Rail and FAB sign pact
The bank will arrange finances worth $541m for passenger transport.
UAE Railways Program: Country’s largest integrated transportation system launched
The UAE government on Sunday announced the launch of the UAE Railways Programme, the largest integrated system for transporting goods and passengers across the country. The program was announced in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed...Etihad Rail completes construction of UAE network’s first marine bridge
Etihad Rail has completed the construction of a rail bridge connecting Khalifa Port with the UAE National Rail Network. The 1-km bridge is part of Package B of Stage Two of the network and will play an important role in improving the transportation of goods in the region and reducing...
Etihad Rail inks transport deal with Western Bainoona Group
Etihad Rail will now provide rail freight services to transport construction materials from Western Bainoona Group’s facilities to its construction hubs.Fledgling UAE rail network step towards bridging the Gulf
When completed, Etihad Rail will operate 1,200 km of track connecting all of the emirates *Authorities believe freight train will cut carbon emissions substantially In the desert emirate of Abu Dhabi, Ibrahim al-Hammadi inspects a freight train on the UAE's first railway line. He climbs aboard the locomotive, does a...
