Global Rail 2025 to Convene Transport Leaders in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to Host Global Rail 2025, Cementing UAE as Transport Innovation Hub
Abu Dhabi: The UAE capital is set to become a global hub for transport innovation as Global Rail 2025 brings together world leaders, ministers, CEOs, and innovators from over 100 countries. Hosted by Etihad Rail, the event runs from September 30 to October 2 under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister.
Supported by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed 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, attracting businesses with a combined annual turnover exceeding $140 billion.
A Global Platform for Mobility
The event is expected to welcome over 20,000 participants across four halls, featuring 200+ companies from 14 sectors, including infrastructure, rolling stock, AI, and smart mobility. Eleven national rail operators, including Etihad Rail, Hafeet Rail, Qatar Rail, Korea Railways, India Railways, and East Japan Railways, will participate.
This yearās theme, āDriving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity,ā emphasizes sustainable transport, multimodal integration, and AI-driven mobility, especially as global passenger traffic is forecast to reach 9.5 billion by 2025.
Two Conferences, One Mission
Global Rail 2025 will host Strategic and Technical conferences with 200 global speakers, covering topics such as high-speed rail, financing, intermodal planning, AI, safety standards, engineering, and digitalization. The event will also feature a Youth Hackathon, engaging UAE university students in solving real-world mobility challenges.
Key Highlights
Dh1 million Global Rail Innovation Award with a record 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-generation transport solutions
Strengthening UAEās Leadership
Organizers emphasize that Global Rail 2025 will foster global partnerships and reinforce Abu Dhabiās role as a strategic nexus for smart mobility and infrastructure investment. The event will conclude with a major investment announcement, underlining the UAEās leadership in transport innovation.
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