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Mohammed bin Rashid approves an integrated
project to develop the rain drainage network in Dubai
by admin_l6ma5gus
June 24, 2024
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, may
God protect him, today approved an integrated project to develop the rain drainage network in
Dubai at a cost of 30 billion dirhams.
His Highness said in his official account on the “X” platform: “Brothers and sisters… today we
approved an integrated project to develop the rain drainage network in Dubai at a cost of 30 billion
dirhams… the largest project to collect rainwater in one system in the region… which will increase
the carrying capacity for water drainage.” Rainfall in the emirate increased by 700% and enhances
the emirate’s readiness to face future climate challenges.”
His Highness continued: “The new project will cover all areas of Dubai and absorb more than 20
million cubic meters of water per day. It will serve Dubai for the next hundred years… We ordered it
to start immediately… and it will be implemented in stages ending in the year 2033..”
His Highness added: “Dubai will continue to maintain its infrastructure…and its urban gains…and
enhance safety and security for everyone who lives on its land.”
PLEDGETIMES: Mohammed bin Rashid approves an integrated project to develop the rain drainage
network in Dubai
