From UAE passenger rail and Saudi market reforms to Dubai property trends and GCC shifts, here are 10 essential stories this week
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UAE passenger rail network: Etihad Rail reveals full national system connecting 11 cities ahead of 2026 launch
Etihad Rail reveals UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger rail network, connecting 11 cities and regions, with launch in 2026
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Redefining rail in the UAE for the connected age
Railways have always been about more than the sum of their infrastructure
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Etihad Rail passenger service on track for 2026 launch after Dubai–Fujairah test
Etihad Rail passenger service completes Dubai–Fujairah test run ahead of its 2026 launch, connecting 11 UAE cities and transforming mobility
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Etihad Rail to connect 11 UAE cities by 2026 with 57-minute Dubai–Abu Dhabi trips
Etihad Rail to connect 11 UAE cities by 2026 with 57-minute Dubai–Abu Dhabi trips
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New UAE school holidays; GCC visa rules; Dubai property boom; Etihad Rail real estate forecast; Abu Dhabi road tolls – 10 things you missed this week
Discover the biggest UAE and GCC headlines this week, from updated school calendars and new travel rules to booming property markets and major infrastructure developments.
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UAE real estate: Etihad Rail to boost property market and create new trade and investment corridors
Etihad Rail will have a major impact on investment, living and trade across the UAE
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Sheikh Mohammed travels from Dubai to Fujairah on Etihad Rail
Dubai Ruler calls Etihad Rail “a vital economic artery that supports the UAE’s journey to the future” and appreciates the work done by the project team
Connectivity
Etihad Rail CEO meets Kuwait minister to discuss GCC railway cooperation
The minister emphasised that collaboration in the railway sector demonstrates Kuwait’s support for Gulf integration and economic connectivity between GCC states
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Donald Trump’s $2tn Gulf tour; Dubai Golden visa for nurses; Etihad Rail announces UAE launch – 10 things you missed this week
Donald Trump visits Saudi, Qatar and UAE, Dubai offers golden visa for nurses, Etihad Rail launch plan and more top stories this week
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Etihad Rail to launch passenger service in 2026
Etihad Rail announces launch plan for UAE passenger train service
Cybersecurity
UAE Cabinet launches cybersecurity strategy, review Dubai to Abu Dhabi train project, establish logistics council introduce innovation month
The UAE Cabinet reviewed and launched major projects at weekly meeting
Dubai
UAE Golden Visa guide; 100 inspiring women; Dubai freehold real estate – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Golden Visas, inspiring women in the Middle East, Dubai freehold property, Oman holiday and more top stories this week
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Etihad Rail announces 30-minute Dubai to Abu Dhabi train line
Etihad Rail unveils Abu Dhabi to Dubai train network set to contribute $40bn to UAE economy
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Rail announces Abu Dhabi to Dubai journey details, more key UAE train times revealed
Etihad Rail reveals Abu Dhabi to Dubai and Fujairah train journey times
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Dubai Golden Visa for teachers; UAE announces new tax laws; Best areas for real estate investment; NEOM The Line update – 10 things you missed this week
Golden Visas, UAE tax laws, Dubai real estate investments, NEOM The Line updates and more of the biggest stories this week
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Hafeet Rail announces $1.5bn finance deal as it looks to connect UAE and Oman by train travel
Hafeet Rail announces $1.5bn in project finance debt, secured by Emirati and Omani banks
