RITES Limited, a prominent engineering and transport infrastructure consultancy, has formalized a strategic partnership with Etihad Rail through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to advance joint efforts in infrastructure development via Etihad Rail’s subsidiary, National Infrastructure Construction Company (NICC) LLC, a UAE-based construction firm.
The MoU was officially signed by HE Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Rail, and Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Managing Director of RITES Ltd. The signing ceremony took place during the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference in Abu Dhabi, attended by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, and HE Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE.
This collaboration seeks to integrate RITES’ extensive experience in engineering and transport consultancy with NICC’s execution capabilities to jointly explore and deliver infrastructure projects across the UAE and neighboring regions. The initiative reinforces RITES’ global expansion strategy under its international business drive, ‘RITES Videsh’, and highlights its commitment to delivering transformative infrastructure solutions.
RITES Limited, a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Government of India, has a strong presence in the transport engineering and consultancy domain. With a legacy of over 50 years, RITES has successfully executed projects in more than 55 countries spanning Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East.
The National Infrastructure Construction Company (NICC), established in 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Etihad Rail, is based in the United Arab Emirates. NICC specializes in developing end-to-end infrastructure including railway systems, terminals, and related facilities.
