{
  "id": 2784686,
  "title": "New 102-metre bridge opens in Dubai to boost city's mountain biking trail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/new-102-metre-bridge-opens-in-dubai-to-boost-citys-mountain-biking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:12:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/23/new-102-metre-bridge-opens-in-dubai-to-boost-citys-mountain-biking-trail/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new 102-metre bridge has opened in Dubai, enhancing a mountain biking trail in Mushrif National Park. The bridge, constructed by Dubai Municipality's Public Facilities Agency, connects two sections of the trail, creating a continuous journey for bikers. Bader Anwahi, the agency's chief executive, emphasized how the bridge improves the biking experience by offering a safer, smoother route without crossing a vehicle-laden road. The bridge was designed with the park's natural environment in mind, featuring two dedicated lanes - one for mountain bikers and another for hikers. The total riding distance across the bridge is 182 metres. Dubai's municipality aims to integrate wellbeing, outdoor recreation, and active lifestyles into the city's parks and public spaces, with this bridge being a significant landmark in Dubai's largest forest.",
  "summary": "A bridge has opened in Dubai, which will expand a mountain biking trail. The new bridge measuring 102 metres is at Mushrif National Park and will connect several sections of a mountain biking trail into one continuous section. It is part of Dubai’s programme to integrate wellbeing, outdoor recreation and active lifestyles into everyday life while strengthening the range and quality of experiences…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dubai launches 102-metre bridge at Mushrif National Park",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/dubai-launches-102-metre-bridge-at-mushrif-national-park",
        "published": "2026-08-23T10:47:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "New 102-metre bridge opens in Dubai to boost city's mountain biking trail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/new-102-metre-bridge-opens-in-dubai-to-boost-citys-mountain-biking-2786034",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:12:28.000Z"
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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."
}