Saudi’s desert dream choo-choo chooses luxury
Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions just picked up speed. And style. At this year’s Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Italian...
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Luxury on track: Saudi Arabia Railways unveils final designs of ‘Dream of the Desert’
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Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Italian hospitality company Arsenale have unveiled the final designs of the Dream of the Desert train, the first five-star luxury...
Etihad Rail unveils high-speed Abu Dhabi-Dubai link
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Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, has announced plans for a high-speed train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai,...
Top 10 train experiences in MENA
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Taking it slow and scenic is the way to go, especially when it comes to exploring the captivating Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region,...
Zip between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in under an hour
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Bye-bye traffic! Commuters will soon been darting between destinations across the UAE in no time at all, thanks to high-speed Etihad Rail. The countdown has...
From Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries chug along with rail plans
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Gulf countries are choo-choo-choosing a sustainable approach to travel with yet another rail link in development. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Railways Authority with Bahraini...
All aboard! New highspeed rail link planned for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
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The pens are out and the creatives are coming together to design the first rail link between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. No, you’re not seeing...
Etihad Rail’s high-speed trains increase UAE connectivity
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The UAE’s national rail company, Etihad Rail has secured funding to advance connectivity in the region. Adding to its 1,200km network, Etihad Rail aims to...
Guardian of the Nile: Egypt’s new luxury train
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Arsenale SpA, in partnership with Egypt National Railways (ENR), announced the forthcoming launch of Egypt’s first luxury tourist train, the “Guardian of the Nile.” Set...
Saudi ‘driving’ female recruitment on pilgrimage route
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In an industry where only around 18% of train drivers around the world are women, the Haramain High-Speed Railway’s initiative to recruit more female drivers...