President Sheikh Mohamed and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss $2.5 billion UAE-Jordan railway project in call

President Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah of Jordan engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss the $2.5 billion railway project linking their two nations. The dialogue centered on the Aqaba-Al-Shidiya-Maan Railway Project, a joint venture between the Jordanian-Emirati Railway Company, and a key component of the nations' long-term development strategy.

Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed of Abu Dhabi, who is also Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and King Abdullah participated in the project's inauguration ceremony the previous day in Jordan's Aqaba port city. Both leaders lauded the project's importance, viewing it as a testament to their shared commitment to a sustainable and expansive development partnership.

The railway is anticipated to enhance economic interconnectivity between the UAE and Jordan, fostering prosperity for their respective populations. In addition to the railway discussions, the leaders exchanged perspectives on regional developments, emphasizing their dedication to ongoing consultation and coordination in addressing critical Middle Eastern issues.

They reaffirmed their resolve to bolster security, stability, and peace in the region, recognizing that such efforts would benefit all citizens. The UAE is actively involved in numerous rail projects, both within its borders and across borders, such as the Etihad Rail network and the Hafeet Rail link between Abu Dhabi and Sohar Port.

The UAE also plays a significant role in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, an international transport framework aimed at linking India to Europe via a ship-to-rail transit network traversing the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel.