GCC Secretariat: Signing of the Gulf Rail Link Agreement Tomorrow in Manama

- Under the patronage and in the presence of the Crown Prince of Bahrain... The project aims to enhance economic integration

The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced today that the Bahraini capital, Manama, will host the signing ceremony of the General Agreement for linking GCC member states to the railway project tomorrow, marking a strategic step toward strengthening Gulf integration.

The General Secretariat clarified that the signing ceremony will be held under the patronage and in the presence of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in his capacity as head of the rotating GCC presidency, with the attendance of the transport and communications ministers of the GCC member states and the GCC Secretary-General.

It outlined that the agreement’s key provisions include implementing and operating the project according to a mutually agreed action plan and timeline among member states, ensuring the interconnectivity of railway networks, compatibility of technical specifications, and interoperability and safety requirements.

It added that the agreement defines the responsibilities of member states and enhances cooperation with the Gulf Railway Authority to monitor implementation progress and remove obstacles.

It noted that the project aims to provide safe, economical, and environmentally friendly transport for passengers and cargo, while supporting trade exchange and economic and social integration among GCC member states.