Oman Ratifies $2.5 Billion UAE Rail Link as Hafeet Rail Advances
Oman has formally ratified its railway agreement with the UAE as construction advances on the $2.5 billion Hafeet Rail link connecting Sohar with the Emirati rail network.
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