Abigail Mathias
Editor Global Supply Chain Magazine
Abigail Mathias is a seasoned Editor and Senior Journalist who has shaped newsrooms and narratives across the UAE for more than two decades. Her career spans some of the region’s most influential publications, including Gulf News and Khaleej Times in the UAE, as well as Qatar Today and Gulf Times in Qatar. She has also contributed to leading magazines in Kuwait, building a reputation for versatility and editorial clarity.
Her work extends far beyond the region. Abigail has written for the style magazine of The New York Times, ITP’s Construction Week, and Oryx, the international in flight magazine of Qatar Airways. As a columnist for The Asian Age in India, she brought a distinctive voice that blended insight, curiosity, and cultural awareness.
In recent years, she has carved out a strong presence in logistics and supply chain journalism, offering a fresh, informed perspective after helping launch and shape a business title in the sector. Known for her sharp storytelling, collaborative leadership, and ability to make complex topics accessible, Abigail continues to influence conversations across industries and borders.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
The GCC Rail Network Revolution
With ambitions to move 95 million tonnes of freight annually by 2045, rail is set to become the missing link in GCC logistics – reducing port congestion, cutting carbon footprints, and reshaping cargo movement. However, the network is at an early stage, and integration with project cargo and breakbulk logistics is incomplete. This session will focus on how soon – and how far – rail can support the scale and complexity of project logistics across the region, and will examine the operational hurdles around financing, interoperability, wagons, and terminals.
Thursday 05 February 10:30 - 11:15 Main Stage
Project Activity
With ambitions to move 95 million tonnes of freight annually by 2045, rail is set to become the missing link in GCC logistics – reducing port congestion, cutting carbon footprints, and reshaping cargo movement. However, the network is at an early stage, and integration with project cargo and breakbulk logistics is incomplete. This session will focus on how soon – and how far – rail can support the scale and complexity of project logistics across the region, and will examine the operational hurdles around financing, interoperability, wagons, and terminals.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai



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