Gulf railway project on track

Gulf railway project on track

RIYADH/KUWAIT: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi said the GCC Secretariat and Gulf Railways Authority are commencing efforts to complete their works to link the railway project between GCC countries to showcase the new innovation in the region. The Secretariat General on Monday said the statement came during Budaiwi’s participation in the GCC Railway Conference in Abu Dhabi with the participation of a number of decision makers, along with chiefs and CEOs of major rail operators from across the region.

Budaiwi also assured GCC members are keen on joint effort works to accomplish the railway plan in all its active sectors, while also pointing out that willful paces have been accounted for to enable a cooperative endeavor for such a venture. Strategic planning is the aim of this preparation phase to facilitate a proper link between all nations involved in the railway project, directing the outcomes to positively impact intertrade exchange and freedom of transportation for GCC citizens and residents, while also taking into consideration joint investments which should be contributing to the promotion of economic integration.

Budaiwi added the GCC will be looking forward to these ventures with promising tangible results, as some member states have already completed parts of