Dubai Metro mirrors UAE’s progress, says Sheikh Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised the Dubai Metro for its excellent services and UAE residents.

In a video shared on the X platform he said: “A typical day on the Dubai Metro.”

He continued: “If you want to know how advanced and civilised a country is, look at its systems, its cleanliness, and the manners of its people.”

On the other hand, Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the completion of 10% of construction works on the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a 30-km project comprising 14 stations. This milestone was achieved five months after the groundbreaking ceremony in June 2025. More than 500 engineers and experts, along with 3,000 workers, are currently deployed at 12 sites to accelerate progress and deliver a world-class service connecting Dubai’s key residential, academic, economic, and tourism districts.

Reflecting on the progress of the project, Al Tayer confirmed that work on the project is progressing as scheduled, with completion expected to reach 30% by the end of 2026 and the line’s opening targeted for 9.9.2029.

Commenting on its strategic significance, he stated, “The Dubai Metro Blue Line is one of RTA’s most strategic projects. The line connects the Red and Green Lines of the Dubai Metro and serves areas expected to accommodate around one million residents by 2040. It will also provide direct journeys to Dubai International Airport in just 20 minutes.