{
  "id": 11375840,
  "title": "Etihad Rail stations to host dazzling laser shows to celebrate network expansion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-stations-to-host-dazzling-laser-shows-to-celebrate-11375840",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T05:58:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-stations-to-host-dazzling-laser-shows-to-celebrate-network-expansion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Etihad Rail stations will host extravagant laser displays this Friday evening to commemorate the expansion of the passenger rail network. The festivities will illuminate Dubai's Al Yalayis station in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City station, and Fujairah's Al Hilal, which all opened their doors to the public on Wednesday. Additional celebrations took place on Thursday, with the laser shows set to run from 7pm until 1am, marking a significant milestone in the rapid growth of train services across the country.\n\nThe newly inaugurated Dubai-Al Abiad commuter line serves as a crucial route connecting the capital to the Northern Emirates, while also providing direct access to Fujairah. Sharjah's Al Dhaid train station welcomed its first passengers on Wednesday, bringing the total number of stops to four and expanding the Etihad Rail map.\n\nBy the end of March, a total of ten stations will be fully operational, with further expansion plans in the works to better interconnect the Emirates, stimulate the economy, and encourage motorists to opt for rail travel. Etihad Rail shared the news on social media, \"We celebrate the official launch of the network, with passenger services now connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah. Don’t miss the laser shows at our stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah.\"",
  "summary": "Spectacular laser shows will be held at Etihad Rail stations across the Emirates on Friday evening to signal the growth of the passenger rail network. Dubai's Al Yalayis station in Jumeirah Golf Estates, which opened to the public on Wednesday, Abu Dhabi's Mohamed bin Zayed City station, and Fujairah's Al Hilal will take centre stage for hours of dazzling celebrations. The laser shows at the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Etihad Rail laser shows: UAE stations light up — where and when to see them",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-laser-shows-uae-stations-light-up-where-and-when-to-see",
        "published": "2026-10-02T03:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Etihad Rail stations to host dazzling laser shows to celebrate network expansion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-stations-to-host-dazzling-laser-shows-to-celebrate",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:58:44.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}