The Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB), Kuwait's government committee, signed off the feasibility study for a new metro rail system.

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) said it has awarded a 13-year maintenance contract for the Al Sufouh tram project in Dubai to a consortium comprising Alstom Co and Cofely-Besix Co.

Etihad Rail’s plan to borrow US$1.3 billion to finance part of the construction of a nationwide railway network was approved by the UAE cabinet.

Iraq is seeking bidders to compete for a US$450mn monorail project in the southern holy city of Kerbala.