Albudaiwi: GCC working to complete railway linking GCC countries

Albudaiwi: GCC working to complete railway linking GCC countries

Abu Dhabi: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassem Mohammed Albudaiwi stated that the GCC countries, the GCC Secretariat General, and the GCC Rail Authority are continuing their efforts to finalize the completion stages of the railway linking the GCC countries, representing a prominent step in the joint Gulf interdependence and integration.

His remarks were made during the Middle East Rail Exhibition and Conference being held May 15-16 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the participation of a number of decision-makers in the Arab transportation sector, dignitaries, and CEOs of key rail operators from across the region.

“I am honored to begin my speech by extending sincere gratitude and appreciation to Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, for the support provided to the course of the Cooperation Council across all fields, which is symbolized by the convening of the Middle East Rail Conference and Exhibition,” Albudaiwi said.

“I would also like to express gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of