The Etihad Rail stands out as the much-awaited railway line in the UAE’s long list of economic catalysts, providing crucial connectivity across the Emirates. According to the latest World Economic Outlook by the IMF, the UAE is estimated to have a $548.59 billion economy as of April 2025, which translates to $49,498 GDP per capita.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with Keolis MHI, the operator and maintainer of Dubai Metro and operator of Dubai Tram, has launched a pioneering initiative deploying drone technology to clean the façades of Dubai metro and tram stations.

Excavation and embankment works are progressing rapidly across vast areas and a variety of terrains to shape the first regional railway that will link Oman and the UAE, according to a social media post last month by Hafeet Rail.