UAE-OMAN, October 2025 — The Middle East is witnessing significant investment in rail infrastructure to enhance regional trade and economic integration. A new development signals a step forward in this trend, focusing on a crucial trade corridor between the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Noatum Logistics and Hafeet Rail have entered into a preliminary agreement to establish a daily container rail service connecting Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates with Sohar in Oman. This initiative aims to create a vital new freight link between the two neighboring nations.

The planned rail service is expected to streamline logistics and boost trade volumes between the UAE and Oman. By offering a dedicated daily service, it could provide a more efficient and potentially cost-effective alternative for containerized cargo, further integrating the economies of the region and supporting broader supply chain resilience.

The development, reported on October 28, 2025, is supported by entities like AD Ports, underscoring the strategic importance of this new route and highlighting the ongoing efforts to expand multimodal transport options in the region.

This planned rail freight service represents a significant move towards enhancing inter-GCC connectivity, aligning with the broader regional push for diversified and robust transportation networks to support economic growth and trade facilitation.

Source: WorldCargo News