Sheikh Hamdan chairs meeting at Expo Metro Station

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H.H. 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 at The Expo Metro Station, to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Dubai Metro on September 9, and the launch of Dubai Metro Route 2020.

State news agency WAM reported that Sheikh Hamdan said the Dubai Metro was a quality addition to Dubai’s infrastructure, promoted its urban aspect and presented a model of meeting requirements of urban growth of the city. The metro project translated the vision of Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to cement Dubai as an international city and a hub for modern lifestyle, he said. Sheikh Hamdan also said that the metro was an artery for development, and highlighted the quality of life in cities.

“Eleven years ago, we launched Dubai Metro, which has been a witness to the distinctive development journey of the city,” Sheikh Hamdan said. He noted that the metro was a central piece of Dubai’s urban boom, and made Dubai a city on the move. “Dubai Metro also highlights Dubai’s strategy in facing challenges through proactive practical solutions,” he 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,” the Dubai royal said.

During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed about a number of projects and programmes, including the joint project between Dubai Municipality and Dubai Land.

The meeting also discussed the new academic year and the school reopening plan amid the pandemic, and the protocols in place to ensure safety and well-being of students and schools staff. The COVID-19 Command and Control Centre updated the meeting about the progress made in the fight against COVID-19, and public compliance with safety protocols.