Oman-Etihad Rail Company board reviews progress of UAE-Oman railway network project

Oman-Etihad Rail Company board reviews progress of UAE-Oman railway network project

ABU DHABI - The board of directors of Oman-Etihad Rail Company have met to review the company's achievements, developments, research and studies conducted during the recent period on the joint railway network connecting Sohar Port with the UAE National Rail Network.

In a meeting, held in Muscat, the board members praised the leadership of both countries for their support of this joint project. The backing is set to accelerate the project's development, fostering sustainable growth and strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

The project aims to facilitate passenger and freight movement, create rewarding job opportunities for professionals in both countries, and foster sustainable development and stronger ties through the development and operation of a safe, secure, and efficient railway network connecting Oman and the UAE.

The meeting was attended by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman-Etihad Rail Company; and Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman-Etihad Rail Company.

The board members were updated on the progress of the joint network, as well as the results of engineering design reviews and system studies. These studies