UAE and Jordan forge railway investment deal
Posted: 9 September 2024 | Global Railway Review | No comments yet
The UAE and Jordan have signed an Investment Memorandum to develop a 360km railway connecting Jordanian mines to the Port of Aqaba, boosting exports and economic growth.


Credit: Etihad Rail
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