Overview

• Etihad Rail and customs and port authorities signed a safe customs corridor linking Khalifa Port and Fujairah ports, with a trial starting in Q4 2025 to cut clearance times and prioritize rail freight.
• Etihad Rail formed a joint venture with Keolis to prepare nationwide passenger services, targeting a 2026 launch with operations, maintenance, station management and staff training in scope.
• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority signed a contract with Enoc to expand fast EV charging at Enoc service stations, and DEWA’s Green Charger initiative now offers more than 1,500 charging points across the emirate.
• Emirates and flydubai inked memorandums of understanding with Dubai’s Department of Finance to bolster digital payments for visitors in support of the city’s cashless strategy, including training, awareness campaigns and contactless options.
• WETEX 2025 and the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai highlighted AI-driven sustainability, climate finance and clean energy goals, underscoring momentum behind the UAE’s transition.