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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman are currently building a rail network that will transform transportation and trade in the region. This ambitious project will connect major cities and ports, promote economic growth, and create new opportunities for businesses and individuals. The UAE is leading the way with the construction of the Etihad Rail network, which will span over 1,200 kilometers across the country, connecting the major centers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the northern emirates. The network will also link to the Saudi Arabian and Omani borders, forming a vital link in the GCC railway network. The first phase of the project has already been completed, with the line connecting Habshan and Ruwais in Abu Dhabi. Oman is also making significant progress in developing its rail infrastructure, with the construction of the Oman National Railway Network. The network will stretch over 2,000 kilometers and connect the ports of Sohar and Duqm with the rest of the country, as well as co...

  Baquer Namazi, an American citizen detained in Iran for more than six years, has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for urgent medical treatment. The American citizen was released from the Islamic Republic of Iran after international efforts to secure his release were intensified because of his health issues. The UAE in coordination with Oman helped in liberating Baquer Namazi. Antony Blinken , the US secretary of state, appreciated the UAE and Oman for helping Baquer Namazi. Blinken wrote on Twitter, “We appreciate all those who contributed to his release, especially the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates.” Namazi is currently in the UAE to receive treatment. According to his family, he will have an operation at the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi. Namazi reportedly requires surgery to clear life-threatening blockages in his left carotid artery. He is expected to undergo carotid endarterectomy. The former United Nations (UN) of...