Kuwait eyes railway growth with classes from the UAE-Oman mannequin.
KUWAIT CITY, June 29: Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan emphasised Kuwait’s eagerness to learn from pioneering experiences within the railway sector, notably these of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), throughout an official go to by a delegation from Etihad Rail on Sunday.
The visiting UAE delegation was led by Etihad Rail CEO Eng. Shadi Malak. The go to types a part of broader efforts to boost cooperation and alternate experience amongst Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states in infrastructure growth.
Through the assembly, Dr. Al-Mashaan highlighted the importance of the Hafeet Rail Firm challenge, a collaborative initiative between the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman. She described it as a profitable mannequin for Gulf integration in infrastructure, and a beneficial instance from which Kuwait can draw classes.
“Cooperation with Gulf nations within the railway sector underscores our dedication to advancing regional integration and strengthening each financial and geographical ties throughout the GCC,” she mentioned. Dr. Al-Mashaan additionally underscored the significance of continued coordination amongst technical groups to make sure the implementation of high-quality infrastructure tasks that meet the area’s developmental wants.
Undersecretary on the Ministry of Public Works, Eid Al-Rashidi, affirmed the ministry’s dedication to studying from profitable regional tasks. He famous that early-stage collaboration on such initiatives is significant to attaining a sustainable railway community that fosters regional connectivity and helps shared growth targets.
The assembly additionally included a technical presentation outlining Kuwait’s future railway plans. Minister Al-Mashaan introduced the ministry’s imaginative and prescient for establishing a sustainable nationwide railway community, constructed on greatest regional practices and aligned with environmental and financial targets. The initiative is a part of Kuwait’s broader aspirations towards sustainable growth.
