{
  "id": 19314132,
  "title": "Dubai Metro to extend to Al Maktoum International Airport City by 2031",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/dubai-metro-to-extend-to-al-maktoum-international-airport-city-by-2031",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T09:26:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-metro-to-extend-to-al-maktoum-airport-city-by-2031-1.500742291"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Executive Council has sanctioned a series of strategic projects totaling over Dh11 billion. These projects encompass an extension of the Dubai Metro Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City, which is set to commence in 2031. Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum revealed these decisions at a meeting of the Dubai Executive Council during the UAE Government Annual Meetings.\n\nThe Metropolitan extension aims to bolster Dubai's public transportation system. Sheikh Hamdan underscored the robust and resilient nature of Dubai's real estate market, reaffirming the government's commitment to its growth through private sector partnerships. The council also endorsed a study on Dubai's real estate future, emphasizing the sector's strength.\n\nAdditionally, the council deliberated on the investment policy for funds belonging to minors and endowments, directing efforts towards diversifying investments and optimizing returns for long-term sustainability. These initiatives align with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision for enhancing the quality of life and global competitiveness of Dubai.",
  "summary": "Dubai has approved strategic projects worth more than Dh11 billion, including an extension of the Dubai Metro's Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City, with services scheduled to begin in 2031. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, announced the decisions following a meeting of the Dubai Executive…",
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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."
}