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History has shown us that railways have always been central to any country’s growth ambitions. So important were there that the British Empire fought wars to preserve and build them across continents.
Even today their importance is highlighted by burgeoning economies such as India and China using them to shift produce, goods and people across vast distances, all at an affordable cost and within short timeframes.
Thus it comes as no surprise that the GCC countries have embraced railway networks as their best hope for expanding and consolidating future economic growth. By providing a low cost alternative to shipping and air, the GCC member states allow for increased trade and thus further economic prosperity.
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As a result of this increased focus, it’s no surprise to find that railway networks account for nine of the ten biggest infrastructure projects in the Middle East. With ambitious plans to produce a GCC wide network within the next decade, the countries are working to develop their own interior networks in preparation.
Developed in conjunction with Ventures Middle East, this list highlights the biggest infrastructure projects in the GCC, taking into account their projected budgets, size and scope.
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