His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday received Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Rail Company in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah at Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre (Dara).

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah welcomed Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the meeting touched upon the Etihad Rail project, its developments, achievements and plans. 

His Highness also briefed on the latest developments in the Etihad Rail, which will link the Emirates with a modern and sophisticated network. His Highness defined the timetable for completion of the project, the main sectors of the railway project, as well as the anticipated and desired benefits of this vital project and its economic, social, commercial and environmental implications.

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Rail Company thanked His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah for his interest and keenness to complete the Etihad Rail project, praising the leadership's generous support for the development of strategic projects in the UAE, stressed the importance of this national project, which is a qualitative leap and establishes a new transport sector in the UAE and achieves many benefits locally and internationally.