UAE highlights its achievements in field of sustainable transport

BRASILIA Sheikh Nasser Al Qasimi emphasised the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges in the transport sector

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The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting held in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.

Sheikh Nasser Al Qasimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Infrastructure Regulation Sector at MoEI, delivered the UAE's address during the ministerial session. In his speech, he highlighted the UAE's key achievements in the fields of sustainable transport and smart infrastructure, affirming the country's commitment to a forward-looking vision based on data-driven policies and innovation. He also emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges in the transport sector.

He affirmed the UAE's continued efforts to develop an integrated and sustainable infrastructure, referring to the “Etihad Rail” project, which spans 1,200 kilometers across the country. The project aims to transport more than 60 million tonnes of freight and 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, contributing to a reduction of approximately 8.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

He also highlighted developments in urban mobility, including the expansion of electric vehicle usage and plans to launch an air taxi network by 2026. Additionally, he noted the development of a modern electric charging infrastructure, which had exceeded 700 stations across the country by the end of 2024.