UAE inaugurates first Global Rail Conference

The first edition of the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference (Global Rail) 2024 was launched in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and set to continue until Thursday. The event, hosted by Etihad Rail, was inaugurated by several UAE officials and industry leaders. 

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of Etihad Rail, the conference was officially inaugurated. 

"Global Rail 2024 conference is a crucial step in this transformative journey, as we gather here today to discuss and design the future of transport infrastructure. Together, our collective efforts will undoubtedly forge innovative solutions that not only elevate global connectivity but also leave a legacy for generations to come,” Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei said. 

Over the course of three days, the event is expected to attract 22,000 attendees interested in the sector. The global exhibition and conference aims to position the UAE as a global hub for transport and logistics, by bringing together key players from across the entire value chain worldwide, including Siemens Mobility, HITACHI, Alstom, Talgo, and CAF.

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs,… pic.twitter.com/LRkt86tPZQ

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