UAE–Oman rail project reaches 40% completion

TDT | Manama

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The Hafeet Rail Company says construction on the planned railway link between the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman is now 40% complete, marking a major milestone in one of the region’s most significant cross-border infrastructure projects.

The joint venture — involving Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Investment — is developing a 238-kilometre railway designed to strengthen economic integration, trade flows and logistics connectivity between the two Gulf neighbours.

Once completed, the line is expected to provide a modern transport corridor linking key industrial and urban centres, supporting both passenger and freight services.

Construction is currently progressing at multiple strategic locations along the route, including Al Ain, Al Buraimi, Wadi Al Jazi and Sohar. Work is being carried out at an accelerated pace as engineers navigate a varied landscape that includes urban zones, industrial districts, mountainous terrain and deep valleys.

The project has required complex engineering solutions, including large-scale excavation works, bridges, tunnels, and integrated flood protection systems designed to ensure safe and sustainable operation of the railway network.

In a statement, Abdulrahman bin Salem Al Hatmi, CEO of ASYAD Group, said the pace of implementation reflects a strong commitment to delivering the project on schedule and beginning operations as planned.

The railway is considered a flagship initiative in regional transport development, aimed at improving connectivity and enhancing long-term economic cooperation between Oman and the UAE.