H.H. Sheikh Hamdan marks Dubai Metro's 11th birthday with train ride

Wednesday, 9 September 2020 15:39

The Dubai Crown Prince marked the 11th anniversary of the Dubai Metro by tapping the Nol card for a train ride.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, is seen wearing a mask while filming his train ride.

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It was on this day in 2009 that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Dubai Metro at 9:00 pm on September 9.

Since then, the Dubai Metro has served over 1.7 billion commuters.

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