DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates and Oman have announced the launch of a new cross-border train service to enhance trade and connectivity between the two Gulf nations.
Noatum Logistics, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has signed an initial agreement with Hafeet Rail, the developer and operator of the first railway network linking Oman and the UAE, to establish a rail service between Sohar and Abu Dhabi.
Under the agreement, Noatum Logistics will operate daily container trains, running seven services per week.
The arrangement covers dedicated trains for 20-foot, 40-foot, and 45-foot containers, ensuring reliable and consistent capacity from the start of operations.
The new service will facilitate the transport of a wide range of goods, including general cargo, manufactured products, food items, pharmaceuticals, agricultural produce, and other essential supplies, boosting trade between the two countries.
