A New Railway Could Transform Trade And Transport In The Gulf

Following delays, the long-awaited GCC Railway looks likely to be revitalized, a move that could transform trade and connectivity across the Gulf. The project was given a significant boost in December last year when leaders of the six GCC countries approved the establishment of the GCC Railways Authority, the body that is expected to oversee the coordination of the project. The decision marks a potentially significant development for rail infrastructure in the Gulf. After being debated for decades, the GCC Railway project was initially approved…