{
  "id": 14472912,
  "title": "Dubai's rainwater drainage capacity to increase by 700 per cent on completion of Tasreef project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/dubais-rainwater-drainage-capacity-to-increase-by-700-per-cent-on",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:50:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/14/dubais-rainwater-drainage-capacity-to-increase-by-700-per-cent-on-completion-of-tasreef-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's rainwater drainage system is set to expand sevenfold by 2033, as part of a Dh30 billion infrastructure project aimed at safeguarding the emirate from severe weather and catering to its burgeoning population. The Tasreef scheme, which began in 2024 following record flooding in April of that year, will stretch over 6,500km of drainage networks and 5,000km of sewage networks. Dubai Municipality's director general, Marwan bin Ghalita, explained that the project was launched swiftly to provide a long-term solution for the city's resilience, rather than simply repairing existing damage. The initiative, which will be completed by 2033, follows earlier projects in Nad Al Sheba, Al Quoz Creative Zone, and other vital areas like Expo Dubai, Al Maktoum International Airport City, and Jebel Ali. The municipality is leveraging technology, including AI and modern construction methods, to enhance residents' quality of life and prepare for future urban growth.",
  "summary": "Dubai’s rainwater drainage capacity is set to increase sevenfold under a Dh30 billion infrastructure project designed to protect the emirate from extreme weather and serve its growing population for the next century. The new system will be capable of handling more than 20 million cubic metres of water a day and will include more than 6,500km of drainage networks, alongside more than 5,000km of…",
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    "Dubai's rainwater drainage capacity to increase 700% by 2033",
    "Tasreef project, Dh30 billion infrastructure initiative",
    "6,500km rainwater networks and 5,000km sewage networks to be built"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Dubai's rainwater drainage capacity to increase by 700 per cent on completion of Tasreef project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/dubais-rainwater-drainage-capacity-to-increase-by-700-per-cent-on-14476360",
        "published": "2026-10-14T14:50:18.000Z"
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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."
}