Enters service in December 2030
“Gulf Train” is the title of a new phase of economic integration
Dr.. Abdullah Al Khater: The Gulf railway connection is part of Gulf and Arab national security
2:02 AM, Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Doha – Qena:
The forty-fourth session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council will be held in Doha today, Tuesday, at a time when the six GCC countries have strengthened their plans for economic and commercial integration, by recently adopting the general agreement to connect the GCC countries with the railway project known for short as the “Gulf Train,” and setting the specific date. To be implemented and operated in December 2030.
The GCC countries adopted a number of measures aimed at putting this ambitious integrated project into practice, such as the budget of the Gulf Railway Authority for the year 2024, which was established last year, approving a number of its documents, and discussing the land transport strategy of the GCC countries and the executive regulations of the Unified Law (Regulation) for International Land Transport. Between them.
In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), economic expert Dr. Abdullah Al Khater noted the importance of the Gulf railway connection, saying: It is part of Gulf and even Arab national security, stressing that “in light of the current events and the dangers facing the nation, all obstacles must be overcome and overcome.” political issues that may hinder it,” highlighting in this regard the importance of announcing the project’s budget for the year 2024 as an essential step in its launch.
Dr. Al Khater called for separating what is political from what is economic, saying: “We in the Gulf must deal with a vision based on the fact that our homelands, our countries, and the region in general are part of a world that is changing and shaping, and it is also the focus of global attention, so it is important that the Gulf vision and strategy be integrated.” », adding: «Gulf unity is the basis of work, as there must be interconnection and interconnection at all levels, economic, political, diplomatic and even charitable, and in the aspect of transportation, which enables the movement of capital, labor and goods , and therefore the project to connect to the train network comes as a basis that we must consider. It serves as national security, economic security, and a cornerstone in establishing an integrated Gulf and even Arab economy.”
