Etihad Rail celebrates rail‑linked trading milestone and honors partners for UAE passenger service

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) held a historic bell‑ringing ceremony aboard a moving Etihad Rail passenger train, marking the launch of six new single‑stock futures and expanding its derivatives suite to 17 futures covering 50 contracts. ADX officials said the event demonstrates how the UAE’s capital markets and rail infrastructure are converging to provide investors with sophisticated hedging tools and deeper market access.

Etihad Rail also hosted a recognition ceremony for the strategic partners that delivered the nation’s passenger rail service ahead of schedule. Awards were presented to companies such as National Projects Construction, Jacobs, Dorsch Holding, Keolis, Hitachi Rail, CAF and CRRC, and the railway received a safety authorisation from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. Executives highlighted the rail line’s role in linking communities, supporting economic growth and showcasing sustainable mobility in the region.