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6/25/24, 4:36 PM Dubai Approves AED30 Billion 'Tasreef' Project to Boost Rainwater Drainage by 700%
Dubai Approves AED30 Billion 'Tasreef' Project to

Boost Rainwater Drainage by 700%

By HiDubai Newswire June 24, 2024 2 min read

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.

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.

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