Chris Connelly
Executive Director of Commercial and Operations Hafeet Rail
Chris is a CEO, Executive Director and Non-Executive Director with over 30 years’ experience in international critical rail and nuclear transportation.
He has a BSc degree in Physics, Economics and Accounting and is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
Chris is currently Executive Director at Hafeet Rail, responsible for the operations and commercial aspects of delivering the first cross-border rail project in the GCC region, a 303km line linking Sohar in Oman to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
2025 Event Agenda Sessions
Overcoming Enforced Chaos with Risk Mitigation and Supply Chain Resilience
Geopolitical pressures and supply chain disruption are global issues, but the impact is perhaps felt most deeply in the Middle East. The reality of ‘enforced chaos’ requires companies to implement flexible and robust workarounds to accommodate the complex needs of breakbulk cargo. Speakers will consider how insurance and customs can support the industry with projects that cannot afford a delay and will ask how the industry can innovate to reduce impact.
Monday 10 February 11:30 - 12:15 Main Stage
Supply Chain Disruption
Geopolitical pressures and supply chain disruption are global issues, but the impact is perhaps felt most deeply in the Middle East. The reality of ‘enforced chaos’ requires companies to implement flexible and robust workarounds to accommodate the complex needs of breakbulk cargo. Speakers will consider how insurance and customs can support the industry with projects that cannot afford a delay and will ask how the industry can innovate to reduce impact.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai
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