Mohammed bin Rashid launches Dubai metro trial run and “Wi-Fi” service
20 September 2008
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the trial operation of Dubai Metro this afternoon, which ran for 11km between Jebel Ali and Ibn Battuta Stations. Present during the operation were Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Mohammed also commissioned the Metro's internet wireless service (Wi-Fi), which covers all Red Line and Green Line carriages.