Gulf states back plan for 2,100km regional rail network

· Shipping · Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates

Gulf Cooperation Council states are on board with a plan for a 2,100-kilometre regional railway network, The National reported, with a growing case for linking the bloc's economies by rail. The project would connect Gulf countries and could reshape trade and passenger transport across the region, complementing aviation and shipping links. The report comes as Gulf governments invest heavily in logistics and transport infrastructure to diversify away from oil.

Why it matters：A Gulf-wide rail link would change the region's trade and logistics map, deepening economic integration among oil-dependent economies.

Key points

  • The planned network is 2,100 kilometres long.
  • GCC states back the project.
  • Gulf governments are investing in logistics infrastructure to diversify.

Sources (original reporting)

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