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Mohammed bin Rashid approves AED30 billion 'Tasreef' project to enhance Dubai's rainwater drainage capacity by 700%
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DUBAI, 24th June, 2024 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai, has approved the 'Tasreef' project aimed at developing Dubai's rainwater drainage network. Featuring a total cost of AED30 billion, the initiative is
one of the emirate’s largest strategic infrastructure projects. The ‘Tasreef’ project, will enhance the capacity of Dubai’s rainwater drainage system by 700%,
covering all areas of the emirate.
The project was approved in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised that the continuous enhancement of Dubai’s sustainable infrastructure is integral to its growth
and prosperity. The initiative aims to create a drainage infrastructure that is advanced, safe, flexible, and ready to face future challenges.
"Today, we approved an integrated project to develop Dubai's rainwater drainage network at a cost of AED30 billion. The largest rainwater collection project
in a single system in the region, the initiative will increase the capacity of the drainage network in the emirate by 700%, ensuring the emirate's readiness to
face future climate-related challenges," Sheikh Mohammed said.
"Covering all areas of Dubai, the project will raise the drainage network’s capacity to more than 20 million cubic metres of water daily, meeting our needs for
the next hundred years. We have directed the immediate implementation of the project, which will be completed in phases by 2033. Dubai continues to drive
infrastructure and urban advancements, enhancing safety and security for everyone living in the emirate," His Highness further said.

Resilient infrastructure
The strategic project is a continuation of drainage projects launched by Dubai in 2019, covering the Expo Dubai area, Al Maktoum International Airport City,
and Jebel Ali. It supports Dubai's plans and strategies for developing a flexible, advanced, and future-ready infrastructure. As a sustainable strategic project,
it addresses future climate change impacts, such as increased rainfall, with a network designed to seamlessly adapt to all rainfall events.
Dubai Municipality will implement the project, adhering to the highest global technical and engineering standards. This initiative aligns with the Municipality’s

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