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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.

March 10, 2026 | News

UITP cancels 2026 Summit in Dubai

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

February 5, 2026 | Middle East

UAE high-speed contracts awarded

Two consortia will deliver the first 150km phase of Abu Dhabi - Dubai high-speed line.

January 22, 2026 | Metros

Dubai tenders metro extension design contract

Red Line extension will run for 3km to Al-Maktoum International Airport.

June 11, 2025 | Middle East

Dubai Blue Line construction underway

The new line is scheduled to open on September 9 2029.

March 7, 2025 | Metros

Dubai seeks lead consultant for new metro line

Request for proposals issued for Gold Line project to relieve Red Line.

January 20, 2025 | High-speed

Etihad Rail invites Abu Dhabi - Dubai HS construction tenders

Bids invited to design and build new 150km high-speed line.

December 20, 2024 | Metros

Dubai Blue Line construction contract awarded

Mapa, Limak and CRRC will build and equip 30km driverless metro line for $US 5.6bn.

November 12, 2024 | Metros

Dubai’s RTA receives updated Blue Line metro bids

Four consortia are in the running for the design, build and supply contract.

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