The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), has attended the BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, highlighting the nation’s ongoing commitment to driving sustainable transport innovation.
During the session, Sheikh Nasser Al Qasimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Infrastructure Regulation Sector at MoEI, emphasized the UAE’s key achievements in the fields of sustainable transport and smart infrastructure. The importance of multilateral cooperation in tackling global challenges in the sector was also highlighted.
Al Qasimi pointed out “Etihad Rail” project, which spans 1,200 kilometers across the UAE. This pioneering project seeks to transport over 60 million tons of freight and 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, contributing to a reduction of approximately 8.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
The UAE’s ongoing efforts in urban mobility were also highlighted, especially the expansion of EV adoption, development of modern electric charging infrastructure and the nation’s plan to launch an air taxi network by 2026.
In the aviation sector, the nation’s roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was spotlighted, which aims to produce 700 million liters annually by 2030, with a mandatory blending rate of at least 1 percent by 2031. Al Qasimi also noted that the country’s airports recorded over 140 million passengers and 4 million tons of air cargo in 2024.
In the maritime transport sector, Al Qasimi reiterated the UAE’s commitment to reducing emissions at national ports by 70 percent by 2030, and to fully operate Jebel Ali Port using renewable energy. Furthermore, Al Qasimi expressed support for the proposal to establish a BRICS International Logistics Alliance.
Furthermore, the UAE renewed its support for the establishment of the BRICS Institute for Sustainable Transport and Logistics, which serves as a platform for technical knowledge exchange while fostering regional integration, contributing to the global sustainable development goals.
