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UAE Civil Defence, Etihad Rail hold emergency drill

Multi-agency drill tests response time, readiness and coordination in challenging terrain

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UAE Civil Defence, Etihad Rail conduct nationwide strategic emergency exercise

All you must know about Etihad Rail before 2026 launch

Routes, stations, speeds, ticketing and how the UAE rail network will change travel

Etihad Rail’s new passenger trains of comfort and speed

How the GCC will soon link key cities by train

Key rail routes connecting Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, explained

While Etihad Rail plans to launch passenger services in 2026, many Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are already laying the groundwork for a broader regional railway network as part of the GCC Railway Project.

UAE 2026 projects that will change your daily life

From new projects to reforms, see how next year will reshape living in the UAE

Key upgrades in transport, education, banking, tourism, and environmental initiatives set to transform daily routines.

9 major UAE transport changes in plan for 2026

A series of major projects could completely reshape how drivers move across the city

Dubai is investing heavily in road expansions and public transport upgrades to ensure faster, more efficient travel.

Etihad Rail joins Citymapper for UAE travel

Etihad Rail links up with Citymapper to make planning public transport trips simpler

Etihad Rail, one of the UAE’s most ambitious and eagerly awaited transport projects, has given the public its first close look at the passenger trains set to transform travel across the country.

Top 5 announcements from Etihad Rail this week

UAE's railway operator partners with Keolis, Dubai Taxi, Yango ahead of 2026 launch

UAE's national railway operator is moving full steam ahead for its highly anticipated 2026 launch.

DTC, Etihad Rail partner on taxi-rail link

New MoU links taxis, limousines and station services ahead of Etihad Rail’s 2026 launch

The MOU was signed by Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, CEO, Dubai Taxi Company, and Azza Alsuwaidi, Deputy CEO of Etihad Rail Mobility.

Etihad Rail links rides to UAE train network with Yango

Deal allows booking of rides, train tickets through connected apps for easier travel

Etihad Rail, one of the UAE’s most ambitious and eagerly awaited transport projects, has given the public its first close look at the passenger trains set to transform travel across the country.

Keolis to operate UAE’s first national passenger rail

CEO of Keolis UK, Middle East & India, unveils ambitious vision for UAE passenger rail

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Etihad Rail in new deal for UAE passenger rail services

UAE’s first passenger rail venture unveiled at Global Rail 2025 with Etihad Rail, Keolis

Etihad Rail’s new passenger trains of comfort and speed

UAE’s National Railway Programme to deliver Dh200b

Rail project to boost economy, cut emissions, reshape UAE transport for sustainable future

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