Guide to the annual MENA RAIL conference in Dubai, UAE

The MENA Rail conference in Dubai is a key annual event where rail visionaries where they can discuss and define the future trends of the rail industry in the Middle East and Northern Africa. In the current economic scenario, funding and planning are the two main concerns of the rail industry in the UAE.

The MENA Rail conference is attended by key members of the government, rail and transport authorities as well as railway companies across Northern Africa and the Middle East. The fact that it takes place every year in Dubai, a region that  is well situated between the West and the East, and is strongly financed makes this summit a must attend for those in the industry.

The successful implementation of rail projects within specified budgets and timeframes require the project owners, consultants and contractors to work in harmony. The MENA Rail conference helps its participants gain an insight into the funding, planning and development strategies of successful railway projects in various countries around the world including:

• Rome
• London
• Kuala Lumpur
• Delhi
• Chicago
• and Hong Kong.

There are also extensive studies that are presented to illustrate the difference between these strategies and those used by MENA rail projects, along with ways to effectively implement these projects in the Middle East.

This conference presents case studies analyzing the strategies that should be adopted by governments, consortium leaders and operators in order to tackle the issues surrounding the procurement and paperwork related to mega-rail projects. It also helps gain an in depth understanding of the workings of various international railway groups and their modes of operation.

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