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Sheikh Theyab praised UAE leaders for backing the rail project
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Sheikh Theyab enjoyed a 10km train journey across the fast-developing rail network
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Sheikh Theyab checked the latest progress during a 10km trip aboard an inspection and supervision train.
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The Etihad Rail project aims to transform the UAE's transport sector and encourage economic growth. All pictures courtesy Abu Dhabi Media Office
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The vast rail network will help to connect the emirates
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The national rail project will bolster links between ports and key manufacturing, production and residential centres.
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At Al Maha Forest area, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed was told how wildlife and natural habitats will be protected during construction work
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Sheikh Theyab joined officials at the Etihad Rail site in Seih Shuaib
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Sheikh Theyab was briefed on the rapid progress being made in the ambitious scheme
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Sheikh Theyab, chairman of Etihad Rail, sampled the growing rail network
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Stage two of the national rail project is now well under way
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Sheikh Theyab praised UAE leaders for backing the rail project
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Sheikh Theyab enjoyed a 10km train journey across the fast-developing rail network
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Sheikh Theyab checked the latest progress during a 10km trip aboard an inspection and supervision train.
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The Etihad Rail project aims to transform the UAE's transport sector and encourage economic growth. All pictures courtesy Abu Dhabi Media Office
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The vast rail network will help to connect the emirates
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The national rail project will bolster links between ports and key manufacturing, production and residential centres.
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At Al Maha Forest area, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed was told how wildlife and natural habitats will be protected during construction work
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Sheikh Theyab joined officials at the Etihad Rail site in Seih Shuaib
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Sheikh Theyab was briefed on the rapid progress being made in the ambitious scheme
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Sheikh Theyab, chairman of Etihad Rail, sampled the growing rail network
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Stage two of the national rail project is now well under way
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Sheikh Theyab praised UAE leaders for backing the rail project
Etihad Rail chairman oversees track being laid between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed went on a 10km tour of UAE's latest megaproject
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The National
29 June, 2021
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