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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received delegations from Abu Dhabi Airports, AD Ports Group, and Etihad Rail to review the latest updates on development and strategic projects aimed at further enhancing the infrastructure, transport, and logistics ecosystems across Al Ain Region.
His Highness received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Airports, led by Ahmed Juma Al Shamisi, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, and reviewed development projects and activation plans for Al Ain International Airport’s free zone, as well as plans to advance integrated logistics solutions to strengthen multimodal transport connectivity between air and rail, supporting Al Ain International Airport’s role as a key hub for transport and logistics services.
The meeting also explored strategic expansion plans aimed at enhancing passenger movement through Al Ain International Airport, and developing its facilities and services to support future growth, in line with the region’s economic and tourism development goals.
His Highness also received a delegation from AD Ports Group, led by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of AD Ports Group. His Highness was briefed on projects currently being implemented by the group and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) in Al Ain Region, aimed at reinforcing the region as an integrated industrial and economic hub.
The meeting also addressed future projects currently under development to meet the requirements of the food, agritech, packaging and logistics sectors, contributing to economic growth, attracting investment, and enhancing the region’s competitiveness in the industrial and service sectors.
In the same context, His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from Etihad Rail, led by Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Rail, and was briefed on the latest updates on the railway link project between the UAE and Oman, particularly in Al Ain Region, which is considered a strategic location along the project route.
His Highness received a briefing on the implementation phases of the project. It is being developed by Hafeet Rail, a joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company, and is 40 per cent complete.
The briefing also covered future plans for passenger and freight rail projects in Al Ain Region, highlighting their role in supporting economic growth and enhancing transport, infrastructure, and logistics systems across the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscored the importance of further developing infrastructure, transport, and logistics projects through an integrated, future-focused vision that enhances the competitiveness of Al Ain Region, supports sustainable economic development efforts, and reinforces the UAE as a global hub for trade, logistics services, and advanced transport solutions.
His Highness commended the efforts of national talent and work teams across the relevant entities, and their contributions to the implementation of strategic projects in line with the highest standards of efficiency and quality, supporting comprehensive development goals and enhancing the quality of life of community members in Al Ain Region.
The meetings were attended by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and several officials from Abu Dhabi Airports, AD Ports Group, and Etihad Rail.
