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The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated.
Dubai Metro, the Arabian Peninsula’s first urban rail network, is officially inaugurated in Dubai.
On September 9, 2009, Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, was inaugurated.
The driverless, fully automated system opened its initial Red Line between Rashidiya and Nakheel Harbour and Tower stations.
The ceremony featured dignitaries and showcased modern transit technology.
The project aimed to reduce traffic congestion and support Dubai’s rapid urban growth.
Riders celebrated the new service that connected key commercial and residential areas.
Since then, the network has expanded, becoming a cornerstone of Dubai’s public transport.
2009
Dubai Metro
Arabian Peninsula