UAE, Bahrain explore ways to strengthen collaboration in transport, infrastructure

Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, received Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications. The visit is in line with the two countries’ commitment to strengthening synergies across the board and contributing to regional socio-economic development.

The two ministers explored ways to implement the joint MoU in transport, which aims to exchange technical and administrative experiences, join forces in national workforce training and capacity building, and drive joint projects in sustainable mobility, autonomous driving, and digital transformation.

Furthermore, the two ministers discussed cooperation opportunities in developing the infrastructure for ports and logistics services, with the aim of improving ports’ competitiveness and keeping pace with global trends in maritime transport.

Al Mazrouei said, “During the meeting, we focused on exploring ways to strengthen ties between the two countries and build a partnership model based on knowledge and expertise exchange, as well as the development of joint projects that contribute to achieving the strategic goals of the region. This meeting was an ideal opportunity for building advanced partnerships in the fields of transport, legislation, and infrastructure—contributing to a shared vision for a more interconnected and sustainable future."

Al Mazrouei praised the depth and strength of the relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirming that this historic relationship forms a fundamental pillar for enhancing strategic partnerships across various sectors and fulfilling the aspirations of the leaderships of both countries toward developmental integration that serves mutual interests.

Dr. Al Khalifa said, “Bahrain has an ambitious strategy to develop an integrated and sustainable transport ecosystem that serves maritime, air, and land transport, in line with the aspirations of the government and the Bahrain’s Vision 2030. Investment in capabilities is essential. We look forward to benefiting from the UAE’s successful experiences across the board.”

Eng. Hassan Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, attended the meeting.