bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, the exhibition and conference is organized in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and dmg events. Together, they will bring businesses with a combined annual turnover exceeding $140 billion to Abu Dhabi. A Global Platform for Mobility Over 20,000 participants are expected across four halls, featuring 200+ companies in 14 sectors, from infrastructure and rolling stock to AI and smart mobility. Eleven national rail operators, including Etihad Rail, Hafeet Rail, Qatar Rail, Korea Railways, India Railways, and East Japan Railways, will join the lineup. This year’s theme, “Driving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity,” reflects the focus on sustainable transport, multimodal integration, and AI-driven mobility — especially as global passenger traffic is forecast to reach 9.5 billion by end-2025. Two Conferences, One Mission Global Rail 2025 will host both Strategic and Technical conferences with 200 global speakers. Sessions will explore high-speed rail, financing, intermodal planning, AI, safety standards, engineering, and digitalization. The event also introduces a Youth Hackathon, engaging UAE university students in solving real-world mobility challenges. Key Highlights Dh1 million Global Rail Innovation Award with record-breaking 242 entries Nine national pavilions (Austria, Germany, India, Jordan, Poland, Qatar, South Korea, Spain, UK) Finance Pavilion linking developers with leading global banks Innovation Hub showcasing AI, automation, and next-gen transport solutions Strengthening UAE’s Leadership Organizers emphasize that Global Rail 2025 will not only foster global partnerships but also reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as a strategic nexus for smart mobility and infrastructure investment. The event will conclude with a major investment announcement underscoring the UAE’s leadership in transport innovation.