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UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially launched the Red Line of Dubai Metro, the world’s longest and the Middle East’s first fully automated and driverless rail transport system built at a cost of Dh7.6 billion. Sheikh Mohammed announced the official opening from Mall of the Emirates’ Station and said that the metro would open its doors to commuters on Thursday, September 10. Sheikh Mohammed booked the first ticket at the Mall of the Emirates Station, accompanied by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamemd bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler and Minister of Finance Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohamemd bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Culture and Arts Authority Chairman Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,a number of sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries, senior officials and a host of Arab and foreign media persons.