Middle East Rail 2017 to introduce new zones for suppliers
Middle East Rail 2017 is set to introduce the Manufacturing Zone and Mobility Oriented Development Zone that will offer solutions providers and manufacturing suppliers an opportunity to meet with prospective buyers and build their brand.
One of the most important features at the event is a dedicated Career Zone, where university graduates can learn about exciting career prospects within the industry as well as establish contacts with regional rail operators, government authorities and leading multinational rail suppliers.
Middle East Rail will be held on March 7-8, at Dubai International Convention in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and the Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime. The announcement was made by HE Dr Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority, HE Dr Abdulla S. Al Katheeri, Director General, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime, UAE, and Jamie Hosie, general manager, Terrapinn Middle East, organiser of the event.
Over 350 construction and engineering companies, contractors and solution providers, regional and international railway operators will participate to offer their services and present their plans for the future systems. Key exhibitors include Etihad Rail, X Rail, Greenbrier, Hyperloop, Thales, RATP DEV, CAF, AECOM, Network Rail, Autodesk, and more.
Commenting, Al Nuaimi said: Middle East Rail has grown from strength to strength over the past decade and we are truly proud to play a lead role in bringing together Government Ministers, thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers under one roof to coordinate progress in the rail industry as a whole. The show demonstrates our support and commitment to build a world-class transport infrastructure system in the region. Furthermore, we look forward to our continued work with Etihad Rail, which will boost economic and trade ties between the GCC states.
