High-speed rail has the potential to serve as a catalyst for national development
Siemens Mobility will showcase its innovative rail solutions at Global Rail 2025 in Abu Dhabi, highlighting how its technologies are scaling networks, advancing digitalization, and enhancing regional connectivity.
Through its participation, Siemens Mobility underscores its role in pioneering desert-proof mobility solutions and supporting the future of sustainable transport in the region, according to a press communication.
Hosted by Etihad Rail, the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference will run from September 30 to October 2 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Driving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity’.
Cost-effective rail traffic
At the conference, Siemens Mobility’s thought leaders will share their perspectives on sustainable, comfortable, and cost-effective rail traffic. Michael Peter, CEO, Siemens Mobility, will offer a glimpse into the future of high-speed rail, and Léon Soulier, CEO, Turnkey Business Unit and CEO Middle East & Africa, Siemens Mobility, will examine stakeholder collaboration strategies for high-speed rail success.
Ayman Ashour, CEO, Siemens Mobility Turnkey, MEA and Siemens Mobility UAE, will discuss next-generation high-speed mobility technologies. At the technical conference, Siemens Mobility experts will delve into AI-powered rail infrastructure applications and the evolution of communications-based train control (CBTC) with cloud technology, and its latest rolling stock solutions.
Catalyst for development
“We believe high-speed rail has the potential to serve as a catalyst for national development while aligning with countries’ emission reduction visions, such as the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative,” commented Ashour.
Siemens Mobility has made a significant contribution to advancing the MEA region’s rail journey. The company was instrumental in bringing to life several regional and global firsts. These include the GCC’s first ETCS Level 1 solution on the Dammam–Riyadh Line in Saudi Arabia and the world’s first catenary- and third rail-free light rail transit (LRT) system in Qatar Education City.
