Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail, the UAE’s national railway network operator, concluded the inaugural Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference (Global Rail) 2024.
The event saw 10 MoUs and agreements signed with international companies specializing in railways, transport, and infrastructure. These partnerships aim to drive innovation and growth in the transport sector.
Supported by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the event was hosted in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), ADNEC Group, and dmg events under the theme “Setting Transport Infrastructure and Global Connectivity in Motion.”
Key Collaborations;
Presight AI: AI-driven digital transformation.
RITES Ltd.: Knowledge exchange on rail and infrastructure.
KNR & KORAIL: Railway construction and project management.
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber: Knowledge sharing and technical cooperation.
L&T Technology Services: Mobility Innovation Centre.
IronLev: Magnetic levitation technology.
Nevomo: Autonomous rail solutions.
Hitachi Rail: Smart mobility and cybersecurity.
SBS Transit: AI and mobility solutions.
The strategic conference at Global Rail 2024 hosted over 80 panel sessions featuring more than 150 international speakers, including leaders from the transport, finance, technology, and mobility sectors.
Discussions centered on addressing challenges in financing and innovation while exploring the development of integrated transport systems.
Finance Pavilion: Participants discussed funding opportunities and strategic partnerships to drive sector growth.
International Projects Pavilion & Innovation Hub: These showcased global railway leaders and cutting-edge technologies, providing platforms for rail entrepreneurs to present innovative solutions in transport and logistics.
These agreements aim to enhance the UAE’s rail system, promote sustainability, and drive digital transformation across the sector.