Bahrain to Host Signing of General Agreement for Gulf Railway Project Tomorrow - Sarmad
Signing of the general agreement for the Gulf countries' railway linking project.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The Bahraini capital, Manama, will host tomorrow, Sunday, the signing ceremony of the General Agreement for connecting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to the Gulf Railway project, under the patronage and presence of Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The signing ceremony will be attended by the transport and communications ministers of the GCC member states, along with the Secretary-General of the Council, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing Gulf integration and developing the transport and connectivity system among the member states.
The General Agreement includes several key pillars, most notably the implementation and operation of the project in accordance with an agreed-upon action plan and timeline among the member states, as well as ensuring network interoperability, compatibility of standards, and compliance with technical and safety operational requirements.
It also outlines the responsibilities of member states, strengthens cooperation with the Gulf Railway Authority to monitor implementation progress and remove obstacles, and enhances Gulf connectivity by providing safe, economical, and environmentally friendly passenger and freight transport, thereby supporting commercial, economic, and social exchange among the GCC states.
The signing of the agreement comes within the framework of Gulf efforts to develop shared infrastructure projects, enhance cooperation and integration among the member states, and facilitate movement and freight transport, thereby supporting economic and commercial connectivity within the Gulf region.
