KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan affirmed Kuwait’s commitment to learning from pioneering regional experiences in the railway sector, particularly the successful model established by the sisterly United Arab Emirates through the formation of the Hafeet Rail Company. Her remarks came during a meeting held Sunday with a delegation from the UAE’s Etihad Rail Company, headed by CEO Eng Shadi Malak. The visit falls within the framework of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in infrastructure development.
KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan is seen during the reception of a delegation from the Emirati company (Etihad Rail), headed by CEO Eng Shadi Malak during the official visit to the country.- KUNA
Dr Al-Mashaan praised the Hafeet Rail Company project — a joint initiative between the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman — as an exemplary model of Gulf integration in infrastructure. She noted that such collaborative efforts support shared economic interests and reinforce regional connectivity. “Cooperation in this strategic sector underscores Kuwait’s commitment to supporting Gulf integration and fostering stronger economic and geographic ties among GCC member states,” she said. Al-Mashaan stressed the importance of continued coordination among technical teams to ensure the successful implementation of high-quality infrastructure projects that serve the development aspirations of the region.
For his part, Undersecretary Eid Al-Rashidi reiterated the ministry’s dedication to leveraging successful regional experiences, emphasizing that early-stage collaboration in rail projects contributes to establishing a sustainable and efficient railway network that enhances regional interconnectivity and advances common development objectives. During the meeting, attendees were briefed on a technical presentation detailing Kuwait’s future railway plans. Minister Al-Mashaan outlined the ministry’s strategic vision to build a sustainable national railway network inspired by leading regional practices, while addressing environmental and economic considerations in line with Kuwait’s broader goals for sustainable development. — KUNA
