His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the success of launching the national railway network.
His Highness said via a tweet on “Twitter”: Praise be to God, the UAE today successfully launched the national railway network … linking 4 major ports in the country and 7 logistical areas.
It transports 60 million tons of goods annually. Our train network enhances our economy.
His Highness added: The rail network is a national strategic project with economic effects of 200 billion dirhams until 2050. It was accomplished with the cooperation of 180 federal and local authorities, who worked 133 million working hours. Led by Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed, one national team representing a national economy. One .. and one development vision ..