Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi will host the second edition of the Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference from 30th September to 2nd October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and experts in rail, transport, and infrastructure.
According to Emirates News Agency, Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, emphasized the event’s role in positioning Abu Dhabi as a pivotal global hub for discussions on transport, infrastructure, and logistics. He highlighted the success of the inaugural Global Rail 2024 and expressed confidence that this year’s edition would continue to drive innovation and integration across transport systems.
The 2025 event, themed ‘Driving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity,’ will feature participation from over 24 ministers and delegations, 200 exhibitors from 14 sectors, including 70 first-time participants, and companies with a combined annual turnover exceeding $140 billion. Organisers anticipate over 20,000 visitors from 100 countries over the course of the three-day event.
The gathering will include more than 11 national rail operators, such as Etihad Rail, Hafeet Rail, Qatar Rail, Korea Railways Corporation, India Railways, East Japan Railways, ONCF Chad, Afghanistan Railways, Jordan Hejaz Railway, Renfe Operadora, and Keolis.
International pavilions representing the UK, Spain, Poland, India, Jordan, Germany, Austria, Korea, and Qatar will showcase various projects and opportunities. Additionally, an international projects pavilion will spotlight billion-dollar infrastructure plans and investment opportunities from eight countries, including Afghanistan, Chad, Kenya, Paraguay, South Sudan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
A dedicated finance pavilion will foster connections among developers, OEMs, operators, and financiers, featuring participation from eight banks and financial institutions.
The event will also celebrate the second edition of the Global Rail Innovation Award, a flagship initiative that offers an AED1 million grant to accelerate transformative solutions in transport, mobility, and logistics.