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Luxury on track: Saudi Arabia Railways unveils final designs of ‘Dream of the Desert’

Newsroom28/01/202506/02/2025

by Newsroom28/01/202506/02/2025

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

Newsroom23/01/202524/01/2025

by Newsroom23/01/202524/01/2025

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

Newsroom07/01/202507/01/2025

by Newsroom07/01/202507/01/2025

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

Newsroom17/10/202419/10/2024

by Newsroom17/10/202419/10/2024

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

Newsroom26/08/202426/08/2024

by Newsroom26/08/202426/08/2024

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

Newsroom05/08/202415/08/2024

by Newsroom05/08/202415/08/2024

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

Newsroom16/07/202408/08/2024

by Newsroom16/07/202408/08/2024

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

Newsroom02/07/202406/02/2025

by Newsroom02/07/202406/02/2025

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

Newsroom30/05/202419/07/2024

by Newsroom30/05/202419/07/2024

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...

Hafeet Rail on track to boost tourism between Abu Dhabi and Oman

Newsroom16/05/202421/07/2024

by Newsroom16/05/202421/07/2024

Tourism development, job creation and economic development will be key outcomes of the new rail corridor. A rail line connecting Sohar in Oman with Abu...

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Category : Rail

Luxury on track: Saudi Arabia Railways unveils final designs of ‘Dream of the Desert’

Etihad Rail unveils high-speed Abu Dhabi-Dubai link

Top 10 train experiences in MENA

Zip between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in under an hour

From Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries chug along with rail plans

All aboard! New highspeed rail link planned for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

Etihad Rail’s high-speed trains increase UAE connectivity

Guardian of the Nile: Egypt’s new luxury train

Saudi ‘driving’ female recruitment on pilgrimage route

Hafeet Rail on track to boost tourism between Abu Dhabi and Oman

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