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Main steps have been taken for the extremely anticipated railway that may shuttle passengers on trains between the UAE and Oman, a high official revealed on Tuesday. The mega venture — now generally known as Hafeet Rail — has entered the implementation part.
Partnership agreements have been signed and key contracts have been awarded to UAE and Omani corporations that may working as one crew, mentioned Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail.
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Beforehand generally known as ‘Oman and Etihad Rail Firm’, Hafeet Rail was unveiled on Tuesday as the brand new model identification of the three way partnership firm that will likely be working the railway.
The brand new model was derived from the railway line’s scenic route — from Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba space to the Omani metropolis and port of Sohar. Trains will likely be taking passengers by means of numerous geographical areas from desert to mountainous and valley areas — working alongside Jebel Hafeet.
Al Hashemi, talking to the Emirates Information Company (WAM) on the sidelines of the joint UAE-Oman Enterprise Discussion board in Abu Dhabi, mentioned the venture will yield quite a few financial and social advantages.
He highlighted that the railways function with excessive effectivity by way of security and safety and are among the many most sustainable technique of transportation environmentally.
“The UAE-Oman railway venture will function a catalyst for additional cooperation in varied financial and industrial sectors,” Al Hashemi mentioned, noting its direct influence on passenger motion between the 2 international locations that might additional increase tourism and bilateral ties.
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