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July 13, 2026 | Infrastructure

The Gulf rail surge: redefining delivery in the next decade

Omar Benzaria, transportation managing director for the Middle East and South Asia at Egis, examines the opportunities and challenges of delivering rail projects across the region.

June 23, 2026 | Main line

UAE to launch passenger services on June 30

The initial service will run non-stop from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah.

June 22, 2026 | Middle East

SAR and FS sign cooperation agreement

MoU between Saudi Arabian Railways and Italian State Railways envisages the development of joint projects throughout the Mena region.

June 16, 2026 | Middle East

Momentum building for Hedjaz railway revival

Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign MoUs, while Syria and Jordan also back the project to introduce a direct connection between the countries.

June 8, 2026 | Middle East

Saudi Arabia issues GCC network design tender

The contract covers design services for the 672km Saudi section of the network.

April 21, 2026 | Middle East

Syria to upgrade infrastructure and fleet

Funding agreed to help restore Syria’s war-ravaged railway.

April 16, 2026 | Freight

Jordan and UAE form joint venture to build freight railway

New 360km railway to carry phosphates and potash will cost $US 2.3bn.

April 15, 2026 | Middle East

Saudi Arabian Railways extends service network

Five new logistics corridors are offering improved freight transport from Arabian Gulf ports.

March 30, 2026 | Freight

Saudi Arabian Railways offers alternative to the Strait of Hormuz

Trains will transport up to 400 containers on the new 1700km route connecting Arabian Gulf Ports with Jordan.

March 10, 2026 | News

UITP cancels 2026 Summit in Dubai

The global event was due to be held on April 21-23.

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