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Gulf Today
21-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE, Bahrain explore deeper cooperation on infrastructure
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), received Dr. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications. The visit is in line with the two countries' commitment to strengthening synergies across the board and contributing to regional socio-economic development. The two ministers explored ways to implement the joint MoU in transport, which aims to exchange technical and administrative experiences, join forces in national workforce training and capacity building, and drive joint projects in sustainable mobility, autonomous driving, and digital transformation. Furthermore, the two ministers discussed cooperation opportunities in developing the infrastructure for ports and logistics services, with the aim of improving ports' competitiveness and keeping pace with global trends in maritime transport. Al Mazrouei said, 'During the meeting, we focused on exploring ways to strengthen ties between the two countries and build a partnership model based on knowledge and expertise exchange, as well as the development of joint projects that contribute to achieving the strategic goals of the region. This meeting was an ideal opportunity for building advanced partnerships in the fields of transport, legislation, and infrastructure-contributing to a shared vision for a more interconnected and sustainable future.' Al Mazrouei praised the depth and strength of the relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirming that this historic relationship forms a fundamental pillar for enhancing strategic partnerships across various sectors and fulfilling the aspirations of the leaderships of both countries toward developmental integration that serves mutual interests. Dr. Al Khalifa said, 'Bahrain has an ambitious strategy to develop an integrated and sustainable transport ecosystem that serves maritime, air, and land transport, in line with the aspirations of the government and the Bahrain's Vision 2030. Investment in capabilities is essential. We look forward to benefiting from the UAE's successful experiences across the board.' Eng. Hassan Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, attended the meeting. Meanwhile the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting held in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. Sheikh Nasser Al Qasimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Infrastructure Regulation Sector at MoEI, delivered the UAE's address during the ministerial session. In his speech, he highlighted the UAE's key achievements in the fields of sustainable transport and smart infrastructure, affirming the country's commitment to a forward-looking vision based on data-driven policies and innovation. He also emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges in the transport sector. He affirmed the UAE's continued efforts to develop an integrated and sustainable infrastructure, referring to the 'Etihad Rail' project, which spans 1,200 kilometers across the country. The project aims to transport more than 60 million tonnes of freight and 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, contributing to a reduction of approximately 8.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE participates in BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Brazil
17 May 2025 14:38 BRASÍLIA- Brazil (WAM)The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting held in Brasília, the capital of Nasser Al Qasimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Infrastructure Regulation Sector at MoEI, delivered the UAE's address during the ministerial session. In his speech, he highlighted the UAE's key achievements in the fields of sustainable transport and smart infrastructure, affirming the country's commitment to a forward-looking vision based on data-driven policies and innovation. He also emphasised the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges in the transport affirmed the UAE's continued efforts to develop an integrated and sustainable infrastructure, referring to the 'Etihad Rail' project, which spans 1,200 kilometres across the country. The project aims to transport more than 60 million tons of freight and 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, contributing to a reduction of approximately 8.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions also highlighted developments in urban mobility, including the expansion of electric vehicle usage and plans to launch an air taxi network by 2026. Additionally, he noted the development of a modern electric charging infrastructure, which had exceeded 700 stations across the country by the end of the aviation sector, he presented the UAE's roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to produce 700 million litres annually by 2030, with a mandatory blending rate of at least 1% by 2031. He also pointed out that the country's airports recorded over 140 million passengers and 4 million tons of air cargo in the maritime transport sector, he reiterated the UAE's commitment to reducing emissions at national ports by 70% by 2030, and to fully operate Jebel Ali Port using renewable energy. He also expressed support for the proposal to establish a BRICS International Logistics the meeting, the UAE renewed its support for the establishment of the BRICS Institute for Sustainable Transport and Logistics, envisioned as a platform for the exchange of technical expertise and the enhancement of regional integration, thus contributing to the global sustainable development agenda in the transport UAE delegation also participated in preparatory meetings of the specialised working groups ahead of the ministerial meeting, which included official delegations and experts from various countries. During the technical sessions and workshops, national best practices were presented in the areas of sustainable transport, smart urban mobility, sustainable aviation fuel, air connectivity, port emissions reduction, and maritime transport. A proposal to establish an international logistics alliance within the BRICS framework was also technical teams formulated a set of technical and conceptual recommendations that were included in the ministerial declaration, reflecting the commitment of the member states to promoting collaborative efforts and sharing expertise to develop a sustainable and resilient transport system that meets future needs.
