Oman-Etihad Rail Project Advances with Call for Bids

Oman-Etihad Rail Company, a joint venture between Oman Rail and UAE’s Etihad Rail, has significantly developed the Oman-UAE Rail Network. The company has invited pre-qualification bids for constructing passenger stations, freight facilities, and depots, marking progress towards the ambitious rail project connecting Sohar Port with the UAE National Rail Network. This move highlights the commitment to engaging specialized contractors with the necessary expertise for the successful execution of this crucial infrastructure endeavor. The project’s impact on economic growth, trade, and connectivity across the region cannot be understated.
EXCLUSIVE UAE holds talks with Taliban to run Kabul airport – foreign diplomats

The United Arab Emirates has held talks with the Taliban to run Kabul airport, going up against Gulf rival Qatar in a diplomatic tussle for influence with Afghanistan’s new rulers, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter.