UAE President travels on Etihad Rail train, Dubai station officially inaugurated

On Monday, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated a new Etihad Rail train station in Dubai, marking the official launch of the national passenger rail network. The ceremony was attended by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who traveled on an Etihad Rail train from Abu Dhabi to Dubai ahead of the service's debut on September 30, 2026.

During the journey, President Mohamed reviewed Etihad Rail's operating system, national objectives, and the quality of services to ensure an enhanced passenger experience. Upon arrival, he met several Emirati professionals involved in the project and took commemorative photographs with them.

The inauguration of the Dubai station is a significant milestone in the development of a national railway network, connecting Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. The station, designed with advanced solutions and technologies, provides an integrated passenger experience from booking tickets to boarding the train and reaching the final destination.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that the new station strengthens Dubai's position as a global hub for business, tourism, and investment by connecting the emirate to the national railway network and supporting its urban and economic growth. He also highlighted that the launch of the national passenger rail network represents a strategic step towards enhancing connectivity between the emirates and supporting the competitiveness of the UAE economy.