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The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated.

Historical image related to The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated. from September 9, 2009

Dubai Metro

Rapid transit system in Dubai

The Dubai Metro is a rapid transit system in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The metro system consists of a network of two main lines: the Red Line and the Green Line. A third line, the Blue Line, is scheduled to open in 2029.
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Arabian Peninsula

Peninsula in West Asia

The Arabian Peninsula, or Arabia, is a peninsula in West Asia, situated north-east of Africa on the Arabian plate. At 3,237,500 km2 (1.25 million sq mi), comparable in size to India, the Arabian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world.
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