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6/25/24, 4:36 PM Mohammed bin Rashid approves AED30 billion ‘Tasreef’ project to enhance Dubai’s rainwater drainage capacity by 700% – U…

Mohammed bin Rashid approves AED30 billion ‘Tasreef’ project to enhance
Dubai’s rainwater drainage capacity by 700%
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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 strategic
goals for the integrated management of rainwater drainage and the sewage system, and underscores its commitment to infrastructure projects that enhance
sustainability and quality of life in Dubai. It also supports Dubai’s comprehensive development plans, boosts its global competitiveness, and further improves its quality of
life indicators.
Massive capacity
The ‘Tasreef’ project aims to enhance rainwater and surface water drainage services with a sophisticated and highly efficient infrastructure, improving operational
efficiencies and reducing costs associated with station construction, operations and maintenance by 20% and increasing the network’s lifespan.
Additionally, the rainwater drainage capacity through tunnels will reach 20 million cubic metres per day, with a flow capacity of 230 cubic metres per second, making it
the largest rainwater collection project in a single system in the region.

Advanced tunnelling equipment
The project will utilise the latest Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM), the largest of their kind in the Middle East, known for their efficiency, speed, and high precision in
excavation, and their ability to handle various topographical conditions. These machines feature automated control systems that enable continuous monitoring and data
analysis, with advanced safety systems to ensure the safety of workers and equipment.
The meeting held to approve the project was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders
Security Council; Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of His Highness The Dubai Ruler’s Court; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The
Executive Council of Dubai; Lieutenant General Talal Humaid Belhoul, Director General of Dubai’s State Security Department; Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General
for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar and Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority
(RTA); Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA); and Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality.

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