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As the global rail industry gathers in the UAE for one of the most anticipated infrastructure events of the year, Siemens Mobility is preparing to take center stage at Global Rail 2025, showcasing its latest innovations designed to reshape the future of mobility in the Middle East and beyond.
Set to run from September 30 to October 2 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the international rail exhibition and conference, hosted by Etihad Rail, aims to highlight the pivotal role of rail in global transport and sustainable infrastructure. Under the theme “Driving the Future of Transport and Global Connectivity”, the event will welcome more than 20,000 professionals from over 100 countries, along with 200+ exhibitors who are defining the next chapter of mobility.
Siemens Mobility’s participation reflects its broader commitment to advancing smart, scalable, and desert-resilient transport technologies that address both the infrastructure needs and environmental challenges of the region.
Siemens Mobility at booth 4B50: A vision for transforming UAE mobility
Visitors to Booth 4B50 will engage with Siemens Mobility experts to explore how the company’s portfolio is enabling safer, smarter, and more sustainable rail operations in some of the world’s most demanding climates.
Under the banner “Transform Mobility in the UAE”, Siemens will spotlight key rail solutions including:
- Velaro – A next-gen high-speed train engineered for hot, arid conditions
- Railigent X – An intelligent rail asset management platform
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) over European Train Control System (ETCS)
- Signaling X – Advanced digital signaling
- Trainguard MT – Urban rail automation solution
- Sqills S3 Passenger – Cloud-based passenger reservation and ticketing system
- Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solution
- Siemens Xcelerator – A comprehensive digital platform to accelerate innovation
These technologies are part of Siemens Mobility’s push to deliver more efficient, comfortable, and eco-friendly transportation—particularly as urban populations grow and governments seek to meet ambitious climate goals.
Velaro: A desert-proof game changer in high-speed rail
Soon to be deployed in Egypt, the Velaro exemplifies Siemens Mobility’s commitment to building solutions for extreme conditions.
The train has been developed with enhanced cooling systems, low maintenance needs, high energy efficiency, and maximum availability, all of which contribute to its value proposition in hot, dusty, and remote environments.
Crucially, Velaro operates effectively in temperatures above 50°C, resists sand infiltration, and withstands UV radiation, making it a robust solution for the desert rail networks planned across the Gulf and North Africa.
This marks a new milestone for high-speed mobility in the region, where reliable long-distance transport options are increasingly vital for economic integration, tourism development, and carbon footprint reduction.
Expert voices: The future of high-speed and sustainable transport
Siemens Mobility will bring its top leadership and technical experts to the stage at Global Rail 2025 to share insights, strategies, and visions for the future of rail.
Among the speakers:
- Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility, will outline what’s next for high-speed rail technologies and their global impact.
- Léon Soulier, CEO of Siemens Mobility Middle East & Africa and CEO of the Turnkey Business Unit, will present collaborative frameworks essential for the successful implementation of complex rail systems.
- Ayman Ashour, CEO of Siemens Mobility Turnkey MEA and Siemens Mobility UAE, will explore the role of next-generation rail technologies in enabling smart, resilient infrastructure across the region.
Additionally, Siemens experts will present technical sessions on AI-enabled rail infrastructure, cloud-based CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control), and the latest advancements in rolling stock, underlining Siemens Mobility’s leadership in end-to-end digital transformation.
Sustainability at the core: Enabling the UAE’s Net Zero vision
“At Siemens Mobility, we are committed to delivering sustainable rail solutions, driven by urbanisation, digitisation, globalisation, and demographic changes,” said Ayman Ashour.
He emphasised that the company’s vision goes beyond efficiency, focusing on the decarbonisation and dematerialisation of the entire mobility value chain.
“We aim to mitigate climate change and resource depletion by fast-tracking innovation that aligns with national visions, such as the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative,” he added.
Ashour also reaffirmed Siemens’ ambition to play a key role in delivering the first high-speed rail solution in the UAE. “Our participation in Global Rail 2025 reflects this excitement and our broader commitment to transforming mobility for everyone,” he noted.
Regional impact: Setting global benchmarks in rail innovation
Over the past decade, Siemens Mobility has been instrumental in advancing the region’s rail infrastructure with several regional and global firsts:
- GCC’s first ETCS Level 1 signaling system on the Dammam–Riyadh line in Saudi Arabia
- World’s first catenary- and third-rail-free LRT system, implemented in Qatar’s Education City
- A key role in building Egypt’s high-speed rail network
- Implementation of the first cross-border rail signaling system between the UAE and Oman
As countries across the Middle East and Africa continue investing in multi-billion-dollar transport infrastructure, Siemens Mobility is strategically positioned as a trusted partner, driving high-impact transformation across passenger mobility, freight logistics, and sustainable urban planning.
