ABU DHABI: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan affirmed on Tuesday that Kuwait’s participation in the Global Rail 2025 Congress reflects its commitment to specialized international platforms and its support for the transport sector as a key driver of sustainable development and enhanced Gulf cooperation. Speaking to KUNA following the conference opening, Dr Al-Mashaan described international forums as valuable opportunities to exchange expertise and gain insights into global experiences in transport and railway development, contributing to improving ongoing projects in Kuwait and boosting their efficiency.
She added that Kuwait seeks to benefit from discussions and workshops focused on innovative solutions and modern technologies, highlighting the importance of strengthening Gulf and Arab railway connectivity to achieve economic integration and facilitate the movement of goods and people. Dr Al-Mashaan also emphasized that bilateral cooperation with the UAE in various development fields serves as a foundation for regional integration and sustainable growth. On the sidelines of the conference, Dr Al-Mashaan toured the exhibition pavilions with fellow Arab ministers and officials, reviewing the latest innovations in transportation, railways, and smart technologies presented by international companies and institutions.
The second edition of Global Rail 2025, held under the theme “Driving the Future of Transport, Fostering Global Connectivity,” runs until October 3 and is the largest event of its kind in the region. The three-day program includes strategic and technical conferences, panel discussions, case studies, and presentations on major infrastructure projects. The strategic conference features over 55 sessions covering topics such as high-speed rail implementation, sustainable financing, policy and governance, interoperability, artificial intelligence, automation, and future city planning, while technical sessions focus on engineering, digitization, mobile vehicles, asset management, and operational innovation.
The event aims to accelerate the transition toward sustainable and integrated transport systems by bringing together decision-makers, industry leaders, and experts from around the world to exchange visions and solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in global transportation and logistics. Speakers highlighted regional challenges in accelerating passenger and freight mobility projects and stressed the importance of adopting innovative solutions to optimize existing systems.
Participants underscored the need to enhance integration and connectivity among GCC and Arab countries in transport and railways, promoting inter-trade, easing travel, and enabling the region to keep pace with global developments in the sector. The Kuwaiti delegation is headed by Dr Al-Mashaan and includes Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport Khaled Al-Osaimi. More than 24 ministers and ministerial delegations, alongside 200 exhibitors representing 14 sectors, are participating in the conference. — KUNA
