On September 9, the Dubai Metro Celebrates 15 years Anniversary. The driverless train has carried more than 2.4 billion passengers across 4.3 million trips in total over the last 15 years. It currently has a punctuality rate of 99.7% and seeks to bring it to 100% soon.
In a recent post on X, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared these impressive stats, highlighting that the Dubai Metro Project represents the emirate’s cultural value.
Dubai Metro Baby to get special academic sponsorship
To celebrate this monumental occasion, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering a bunch of freebies and special collectibles and planning super fun celebrations in different locations across the city.
But one of the key announcements that stand out is an initiative to offer special academic sponsorship to select Metro babies – those born on the same day as the Dubai Metro first hit the tracks – essentially on September 9, 2009.
Eligible students must:
- Hold UAE citizenship
- Have a cumulative GPA of 90% or more
- Be pursuing studies in electromechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, data science and computer science – particularly in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
Events and collectibles as Dubai Metro turns 15!
The academic scholarship is certainly going to be a game-changer for several students. But there are also other events to keep an eye out for. Tourists and residents in Dubai can experience this Milestone as Dubai Metro turns 15 years old.
- Free IGLOO Ice Creams (Limited Edition): IGLOO Ice Creams is releasing limited edition ice creams shaped like the Dubai Metro. Plus, you might get lucky as 5,000 of these ice creams can bring you a nol Terhaal discount card. You can get it at Al Ghubaiba, Burjuman, Onpassive and Business Bay Metro Station.
- Dubai Metro Collaborate with LEGO: You can Ride in The New Lego Metro Special Edition LEGO Nol Cards are also Distributed to mark the event.
- Metro Babies: On September 21, LEGOLAND Dubai is organizing a special party for Metro babies born on any day in the period from September 9, 2009, to September 9, 2023.
Dubai Metro Music Festival
The Fouth Dubai Metro Music Festival 2024 Organized by Brand Dubai – the creative arm of the Dubai Government’s Media Office in partnership with RTA is set to take place from September 21 until September 27 at the Dubai Metro stations hosting a number of Musical Performances. Metro Travelers can have the opportunity to experience Live Musical Pieces presented by both Emirati and International Musicians.
The Public can enjoy live performances Daily from 5 Pm to 10 Pm, from Sept 21 – 27
at Five Major Metro Stations:
- Dubai Mall
- Mall of the Emirates
- DMCC Metro Station
- Union
- Burjuman
Metro Commuters can watch Musical performances featuring Music Instruments such as keyboard, drums, accordion, flute, violin, saxophone, piano, balafon, darbuka, keytar, marimba and other percussion instruments from around the World. Musicians to perform on Electrical Guitar, pipe drum, hand pans and homemade instruments.
The fourth edition the festival will also showcases lineup of exceptional performances, that includes a remarkable performance by a 9-year-old prodigy on the Qanun, a piano performance by a 14-year-old Emirati boy with autism, an innovative musical showcase featuring instruments crafted from recycled materials, and a street artist performance celebrating traditional heritage music.
Other performances include beatboxing, puppet show with live music, unique drumming show featuring children and eye-catching drumming acts with special light effects all together it’s going to be an unforgettable experience for all!
.@Brand_Dubai, the creative arm of @DXBMediaOffice, in collaboration with @rta_dubai, is set to organise the fourth edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival from 21 to 27 September 2024. The festival will transform five metro stations—The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates,… pic.twitter.com/Uqa7gdqwao
— Brand Dubai (@Brand_Dubai) September 17, 2024
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