Etihad Rail inks sustainable transport deal with Al Dahra Holding

Etihad Rail inks sustainable transport deal with Al Dahra Holding

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE National Rail Network, has signed a MoU with Al Dahra Holding, one of the most prominent Emirati companies working in the agricultural field, to provide sustainable rail transport services for agricultural products.

It is aimed at strengthening the collaborative efforts to bolster the development of the railway sector in the UAE and region, said a statement from Etihad Rail.

Furthermore, it aims to instill a culture of sustainability within the transport and logistics sector, particularly through rail freight transportation, it stated.

As per the MoU, Al Dahra Holding will integrate rail into its supply chain activities, aligning with its ongoing efforts to shift to more sustainable modes of transporting its goods within the country.

By leveraging Etihad Rail’s freight terminals and logistics hubs, strategically positioned to connect major commercial hubs and industrial zones across the country, Al Dahra will easily and conveniently access markets, it stated.

The MoU was signed by Etihad Rail CEO Shadi Malak and Al Dahra Holding Group CEO Arnoud van den Berg in the presence of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, at the COP28 event.

Sheikh Theyab said: "This agreement stands as a testament to the close