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Kelsey Warner
Coverage of Kelsey Warner in the Nexus archive.
- UAE passenger rail network to launch next week
The UAE will launch its passenger rail network next week, connecting Abu Dhabi to Fujairah for 55 dirham ($15) trips. The route is part of the stalled GCC Railway project, aiming to link Gulf countries by 2030, with economic projections highlighting potential $40 billion gains from a high-speed Abu Dhabi-Dubai line and a planned Doha-Riyadh airport connection by 2031.
- UAE employers plan to cut staff, pushed by uncertainty
The number of UAE companies planning staff cuts has tripled to 25% in three months, driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Larger companies remain optimistic about hiring, while smaller businesses and the logistics/trade sector face reduced hiring plans due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.