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Ahmed Al Hashemi, executive director of the passenger service sector at Etihad Rail.
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The Emeg depot solutions stall at the Middle East Rail conference 2022 in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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The future rail network of the UAE was on display at the Etihad Rail area at the conference. The event is in its 16th year.
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The Alstom rolling stock manufacturer stall at the conference at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
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The Etihad Rail stand at the conference.
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Models of impact crushers, which crush rocks at high speed, on display at the WBG stall at the conference.
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The future rail network in the UAE was discussed at the event, which attracted more than 200 industry leaders.
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The event hosted more than 250 exhibitors in the rail industry.
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The Etihad Rail stand, showing its passenger train set up, was a popular exhibit.
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Ahmed Al Hashemi, executive director of the passenger service sector at Etihad Rail.
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The Emeg depot solutions stall at the Middle East Rail conference 2022 in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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The future rail network of the UAE was on display at the Etihad Rail area at the conference. The event is in its 16th year.
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The Alstom rolling stock manufacturer stall at the conference at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
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The Etihad Rail stand at the conference.
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Models of impact crushers, which crush rocks at high speed, on display at the WBG stall at the conference.
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The future rail network in the UAE was discussed at the event, which attracted more than 200 industry leaders.
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The event hosted more than 250 exhibitors in the rail industry.
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The Etihad Rail stand, showing its passenger train set up, was a popular exhibit.
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Ahmed Al Hashemi, executive director of the passenger service sector at Etihad Rail.
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