SEPTEMBER, 2025 ABU DHABI —Global Rail 2025, the region’s premier exhibition for mobility and transportation, is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from September 30 to October 2, 2025. Hosted by Etihad Rail under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the event is expected to attract more than 20,000 participants — including ministers, global CEOs, and senior transport leaders representing over 100 nationalities.

The exhibition will feature more than 200 companies and brands across 14 key sectors, showcasing innovation and expertise from organizations with a combined annual turnover exceeding USD 140 billion. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and organized by dmg events, Global Rail 2025 underscores the nation’s leadership in shaping the future of transport and connectivity through collaboration between public and private sectors.

With the theme “Driving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity,” the event aims to promote cross-border cooperation, sustainable mobility, and multimodal transport solutions. Delegates will engage in high-level discussions on emerging priorities such as high-speed rail development, artificial intelligence in mobility, digital infrastructure, and environmentally sustainable transport systems.

The summit will host two flagship conferences the Strategic Conference and the Technical Conference featuring over 200 global speakers sharing insights on project delivery, rail digitalization, asset management, and innovation. The event will also present the second edition of the Global Rail Innovation Award, offering an AED 1 million grant to support transformative ideas in transportation technology. Dedicated zones, including country pavilions and an Innovation Hub, will highlight cutting-edge rail projects and next-generation mobility solutions from around the world.

As a landmark global event, Global Rail 2025 reinforces the UAE’s growing role as a hub for logistics, infrastructure, and transport innovation. It provides a vital platform for decision-makers to address challenges, exchange expertise, and accelerate the development of advanced, sustainable, and interconnected transport ecosystems worldwide.

Source: Railway Gazette International