BEYOND THE CONFERENCE: GLOBAL RAIL ROUNDTABLES

Held at the Capital Suites, ADNEC Abu Dhabi, the closed-door leadership roundtable brought together financial institutions, investors, operators, authorities, and multilateral banks to address the evolving landscape of transport infrastructure financing.

Discussions explored the full lifecycle of funding, from early-stage planning and risk allocation to long-term structures and refinancing. Key topics included PPP models, government-backed mechanisms, ECAs, green bonds, private capital, and sovereign wealth participation. Participants shared insights on regulatory environments, creditworthiness, ESG assessments, and strategies for mitigating revenue risk, setting the foundation for more bankable and sustainable transport projects worldwide.