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Hafeet Rail secures key financing at Abu Dhabi’s Global Rail expo

On the opening day of the first-ever Global Rail Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, Hafeet Rail signed pivotal financing agreements, setting the stage for ambitious rail projects.

The event has drawn over 1,000 attendees from around the globe, including 50 international delegations and 300 exhibitors representing more than 100 countries to accelerate rail development.

Spanning three days, the exhibition is expected to attract 22,000 participants as they engage in discussions to accelerate rail development and enhance cross-sector collaboration. A key highlight of the event is the exploration of innovative policy frameworks aimed at maximizing the potential of the railway sector.

The exhibition includes a Technical Conference where industry experts and leading academic institutions present the latest advancements in railway research and technology. The International Projects Pavilion showcases the achievements of global railway operators, developers, and industry leaders, shining a spotlight on the future of the sector.

At the Finance Pavilion, stakeholders and financiers are set to forge strategic partnerships, discussing potential investment solutions to drive the sector forward. Meanwhile, the Innovation Hub offers a glimpse into the future of transportation, with entrepreneurs and R&D specialists displaying cutting-edge technologies poised to reshape infrastructure and logistics.

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