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GeneralMedium•13 November 2026•
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GCC States Sign Agreement to Accelerate $16B Regional Railway Project

Key Facts

1The six GCC member states signed a general agreement in Manama to advance the joint railway network project.
2Over 55% of the project is complete, with operations between the UAE and Oman expected to start next year.
3The $16 billion project aims to provide alternative trade routes amid the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The six GCC member states signed a general agreement in Manama to advance the joint railway network project. The Media Line reported that the $16 billion project aims to provide alternative trade routes amid the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Over 55% of the project is already complete, and operations between the UAE and Oman are expected to commence next year.

The regional network is designed to strengthen economic resilience by connecting major ports and facilitating trade flows away from disrupted maritime corridors. According to the reported facts, the project seeks to reduce reliance on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, offering more secure and sustainable logistical paths for the member nations. Construction continues across the member states to ensure the rail link is completed according to established timelines.