{
  "id": 12366577,
  "title": "President Sheikh Mohamed and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss $2.5 billion UAE-Jordan railway project in call",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/president-sheikh-mohamed-and-jordans-king-abdullah-discuss-2-5-12366577",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:17:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/president-sheikh-mohamed-and-jordans-king-abdullah-discuss-25-billion-uae-jordan-railway-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Sheikh Mohamed of the United Arab Emirates and King Abdullah of Jordan engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss the $2.5 billion cross-border railway project connecting their two nations. The dialogue centered on the Aqaba-Al-Shidiya-Maan Railway Project, a joint venture between the Jordanian-Emirati Railway Company, which is expected to bolster economic ties and drive long-term development in both countries.\n\nThe project's significance was emphasized by both leaders, who highlighted its role in enhancing regional cooperation and prosperity. Additionally, during their discussion, the pair addressed various regional issues, underscoring their commitment to fostering security, stability, and peace throughout the Middle East. This commitment aligns with the UAE's broader goals of advancing regional collaboration and addressing pressing challenges facing the region.\n\nThe UAE's involvement in cross-border railway initiatives extends beyond this project, as evidenced by its leadership in the Etihad Rail network and its co-development of the Hafeet Rail link between Abu Dhabi and Sohar Port. The UAE also plays a crucial role in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, an ambitious transport framework aimed at linking India to Europe via a ship-to-rail transit network traversing the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel.",
  "summary": "President Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah of Jordan have spoken by phone to discuss the $2.5 billion landmark cross-border railway project. The UAE President and the Jordanian monarch reviewed relations between the nations and explored ways to deepen co-operation across developmental and economic fields, state news agency Wam reported on Tuesday. Central to their discussions was the…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "President Sheikh Mohamed and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss $2.5 billion UAE-Jordan railway project in call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/president-sheikh-mohamed-and-jordans-king-abdullah-discuss-2-5",
        "published": "2026-10-06T11:17:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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