Dubai's Crown Prince has met with the Chairman of Etihad Rail to discuss the progress of the UAE's federal railway network.
His Highness Sheik Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the second phase of the project, which will connect Abu Dhabi with Dubai.
In total the phase will have investments worth AED 4.4 billion.
The 1,200 km railway network is set to connect the seven emirates of the UAE and enhance connectivity with the GCC road network.

UAE respond to several missile and drone threats on Saturday
Abu Dhabi fighting two fires caused by missile debris, five injured
Abu Dhabi Police handle 117,000 reports during unstable weather conditions
More unsettled weather expected across UAE
UAE air defences intercept 6 missiles and 9 drones on Friday
UAE aid convoys enter Gaza with clothes for children
Rainy weather to continue across UAE until Friday night
Dubai dispatches WHO medical aid to Lebanon through overland convoy
