A high-level delegation from Etihad Rail met senior Kuwaiti officials to discuss ways to boost co-operation and exchange expertise in railway infrastructure among GCC countries. 

 

The delegation led by CEO Shadi Malak held the meeting with Dr Noura Mohammed Khaled Al Mishaan, Minister of Public Works of the State of Kuwait, where a technical presentation outlining Kuwait’s future railway project plans was held.

 

During the meeting, Dr Al Mishaan highlighted Kuwait’s commitment to learning from leading railway development experiences, particularly the successful UAE-Oman partnership in establishing Hafeet Rail.

 

She described it as a model of Gulf integration in transport and infrastructure projects.

 

The minister emphasised that collaboration in this vital sector reflects Kuwait’s support for advancing Gulf integration and strengthening economic and geographic connectivity among GCC states. 

 

She also stressed the importance of ongoing coordination between technical teams to implement high-quality projects that meet the region’s development needs.

 

Eid Al Rashidi, Under-Secretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works, underscored the ministry’s priority in leveraging successful regional experiences, noting that early collaboration in planning and execution stages is key to building a sustainable rail network that supports regional integration and shared development goals.

 

Dr Al Mishaan later presented the ministry’s vision to establish a sustainable national railway network grounded in regional and international best practices. 

 

The vision takes into account both environmental and economic factors, aligning with Kuwait’s broader sustainable development objectives, she added.-TradeArabia News Service