His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, chaired a meeting of the Executive Council on Wednesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the Dubai Metro.
Held at The Expo Metro Station, the meeting also marked the launch of Dubai Metro Route 2020 which will open to the public in October 2021.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan attributed the success of the metro project to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
"Eleven years ago, we launched Dubai Metro, which has been a witness on the distinctive development journey of the city, where the metro was a central piece of Dubai urban boom, that made Dubai a city on the move. Dubai Metro also highlights Dubai’s strategy in facing challenges through proactive practical solutions," His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said.
"The inauguration of Route 2020 will lead Dubai towards a new phase of its journey, and reflects the leap it made in the transportation sector to keep pace with its future aspirations, as it is a model of sustainability and innovation for current and future generations. Our vision is clear and challenges won’t stop us from reaching our objectives.”
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan was briefed about a number of projects and programs, including a joint project between Dubai Municipality and Dubai Land, that will collect data about all land plots around the city, and unify channels that serve customers.