In a step towards enhancing regional integration and advancing transportation infrastructure, Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan welcomed a high-level delegation from the Emirati firm Etihad Rail, led by CEO Eng. Shadi Malak, throughout an official go to to Kuwait on the Ministry’s invitation.
The go to comes inside the framework of joint Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) cooperation and data alternate within the area of transportation infrastructure. The discussions centered on deepening collaboration within the railway sector and leveraging profitable regional fashions, studies Al-Anba each day.
Dr. Al-Mashaan emphasised Kuwait’s dedication to adopting and studying from pioneering experiences in railway improvement. She lauded the United Arab Emirates’ accomplishments, significantly the institution of Hafeet Rail — a three way partnership between the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman — which she described as a mannequin instance of Gulf integration in infrastructure.
A key spotlight of the assembly was a technical presentation outlining Kuwait’s imaginative and prescient for future railway tasks. Al-Mashaan showcased the Ministry’s strategic plan to determine a sustainable nationwide railway community. The plan aligns with greatest regional practices and integrates environmental and financial issues, reinforcing Kuwait’s ambition to attain long-term sustainable improvement.
“This cooperation displays Kuwait’s dedication to advancing Gulf integration and strengthening each financial and geographic connectivity amongst GCC international locations,” Al-Mashaan acknowledged. She careworn the significance of ongoing technical coordination to make sure the implementation of high-quality infrastructure tasks that tackle regional improvement priorities.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Works, Eid Al-Rashidi, reiterated the Ministry’s concentrate on harnessing profitable Gulf experiences within the early planning phases. “Such collaboration is important to making a cohesive and sustainable railway community that helps regional connectivity and shared improvement targets,” he stated.
The go to marks a major step in aligning Kuwait’s transportation technique with broader GCC infrastructure initiatives, fostering unity, and positioning the Gulf area for stronger financial and logistical integration.