2014-08-05

MENA Metro Rail Symposium:Linking Middle East and Africa

MENA Metro Rail Symposium is the perfect Platform for Knowledge Sharing and Business Network for the key decision makers from Middle East Rail industry. Viz. Roads & Transport Authority Dubai, Egyptian National Railways, Tehran Metro, Jorden Hejaz Railways, ITS Arab, just to name a few - who are involved in what is now one of the world’s fastest growing rail markets.

Over the last decade, the MENA region has seen a substantial increase in the number of Rail Projects that have been initiated. Billions of dollars are being invested in Metro/Passenger Rail projects for the first time.

Nino Cingolani, Co-Chairman of Egyptian National Railways, would like to discuss about new Technologies in the Urban Transport System at the event. He stats,” Mena Metro Rail Symposium can be an opportunity to discuss and share the main challenges and risks (financial, industrial, supply, technology, maintenance and project management) we face. Experts in this scenario can give very good contributions because of their expertise in the field. “

Mohammad Montazeri, Deputy Managing Director of Tehran Metro Urban & Sub Urban Railway Company quotes, “Mena region has one of the fast growing metro system in the world. Countries like Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar have invested a lot on this system.Therefore MENA is a good place for such conference. He would like to encourage the international Manufacturers to work with local companies for Technology transfer.”

Dr. Essam Selim, Consultant & Former Chairman of Egyptian National Railways expresses his outlook about Metro Rail in MENA region. He says “Metro Rail will enhance cross border trades, reduce pressure on roads and alleviate safety concerns.” He also mentions, “With such far reaching implications and challenges, the region’s rail network has become a priority development goal for MENA region and a matter of keen interest for International Stakeholders”.

“Gulf region is going through a renaissance in the Railway industry, with new railway lines, metros and power plans springing up all across the region. So it is the new hot spot to invest and the new Era for business source”. Quotes Abner Francis, CEO of BE Summits.

The MENA Metro Rail Symposium is ideally positioned for buyers, sellers and railway industry experts to learn, grow and explore business opportunities. It is also a perfect platform for solution providing/vendor companies to showcase their upcoming products, services and technologies and grab some of the biggest business deals. With all these benefits under one roof, this railway Summit of the year is not worth missing!

For Sponsorship opportunities/attending the event or to gather more information contact:

Email – contactus@besummits.com

Call – ​ +44 203 289 7001

Contact person – Amy Pereira (Marketing)

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