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Russian railway giant plans
Bahrain ventures
Manama: One of the world's biggest railway and infrastructure
developer companies has established its headquarters in Bahrain
The Russian Railways Public Joint Stock Company sent a
delegation on a two-day visit to Bahrain at the invitation of GR
Group managing director and CEO Salman Yaqoob Kahraman Sheiba.
The firm operates as RZD agent in Bahrain.
The RZD delegation, led by two vice-presidents Bobreshov
Alexander and Oleg Tony aimed at promoting bilateral trade and
investment co-operation. It also sought to explore projects in
both Bahrain and the other GCC countries.
Established 170 years ago, RZD ranks among the giant railway
firms in the world. The government-owned RZD transports an
overall 1.5 billion passengers and 1.8bn tonnes of merchandise
inside Russia, employing 1.5 million workers,
RZD is known for its edge and expertise in both infrastructure
development and railway mega projects. It boasts up to 22
institutes specialised in studying projects, in addition to 19
other affiliate construction companies.
The company also boasts a chain of institutes specialised in
forming engineers, railways and construction experts, qualified
in turn-key mega projects.
Developing transportation infrastructure in the world tops the
company's strategic objectives, particularly in the GCC
countries and the Middle East. The company is also bidding for a
string of tenders in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Jordan.
The Russian delegation also featured representatives from the
Millennium Bank and Civilisation Forum officials. RZD President
Vladimir Yakunin also presides over the forum, launched four
years ago to promote international relations and seek peaceful
settlements to conflicts plaguing the world.
The conference, regularly convened in Rhodes, a Greek island,
attracts up to 500 participants representing 50 states. It
awards medals to leading personalities in recognition of their
relentless efforts to promote dialogue between civilisations.
Yemeni President Ali Abdulla Saleh and King Abdullah of Jordan
were the laureates for 2004 and 2006 respectively.
Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs President Shaikh Abdulla bin
Khalid Al Khalifa received the delegation which submitted an
invitation to attend the forthcoming conference later this year.
They also discussed the possibility of holding the same event in
Bahrain next year.
The delegation also held a series of meetings with ministry
officials who reiterated their keenness to promote bilateral
co-operation and involve Russia in key local transport projects
RZD and Millennium Bank also plan to open a joint representative
office in Bahrain. Analytical studies of potential projects in
Bahrain will also be conducted.
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RZD is known for its edge
and expertise in both
infrastructure development
and railway mega projects.
It boasts up to 22
institutes specialised in
studying projects, in
addition to 19 other
affiliate construction
companies.
The company also boasts a
chain of institutes
specialised in forming
engineers, railways and
construction experts,
qualified in turn-key mega
projects.
Developing transportation
infrastructure in the world
tops the company's strategic
objectives, particularly in
the GCC countries and the
Middle East. The company is
also bidding for a string of
tenders in Saudi Arabia,
Iran, Algeria and Jordan.
The Russian delegation also
featured representatives
from the Millennium Bank and
Civilisation Forum
officials. RZD President
Vladimir Yakunin also
presides over the forum,
launched four years ago to
promote international
relations and seek peaceful
settlements to conflicts
plaguing the world.
The conference, regularly
convened in Rhodes, a Greek
island, attracts up to 500
participants representing 50
states. It awards medals to
leading personalities in
recognition of their
relentless efforts to
promote dialogue between
civilisations. Yemeni
President Ali Abdulla Saleh
and King Abdullah of Jordan
were the laureates for 2004
and 2006 respectively.
Supreme Council for Islamic
Affairs President Shaikh
Abdulla bin Khalid Al
Khalifa received the
delegation which submitted
an invitation to attend the
forthcoming conference later
this year. They also
discussed the possibility of
holding the same event in
Bahrain next year.
The delegation also held a
series of meetings with
ministry officials who
reiterated their keenness to
promote bilateral
co-operation and involve
Russia in key local
transport projects
RZD and Millennium Bank also
plan to open a joint
representative office in
Bahrain. Analytical studies
of potential projects in
Bahrain will also be
conducted.
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