The UAE has allocated AED50bn (USD13.6bn) to its National Railway Programme, which is projected to generate over AED200bn (USD54.5bn) in economic and developmental value.
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, highlighted that the government considers the land transport sector—particularly railways—as a cornerstone of the Projects of the 50 initiative.
Launched in 2021, the National Railway Programme represents the country’s largest transport system of its kind, supported by investments amounting to AED50bn (USD13.6bn).
UAE rail investments
Ahead of the Global Rail 2025 Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, Al Mazrouei noted that the programme extends far beyond physical infrastructure.
He explained that it is part of a broader vision designed to deliver economic and developmental returns surpassing AED200bn (USD54.5bn), while also reducing carbon emissions and improving road safety, in alignment with the UAE Centennial 2071 objectives.
Railways, he added, play a crucial role in advancing the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, serving as a sustainable and efficient transport option that elevates quality of life and public wellbeing.
Al Mazrouei further underlined the nation’s continued commitment to smart mobility, including investment in advanced infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and the development of a comprehensive legislative and regulatory ecosystem.
