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Infrastructure & Masterplans ★ 9.2

Al Maktoum Airport Moves From Plan to Reality: China Harbour Breaks Ground, Emirates Commits $5.1 Billion

China Harbour Engineering was awarded the Phase 1 construction contract for Al Maktoum International Airport in November 2025. Emirates simultaneously broke ground on a $5.1…

November 2025–March 2026 HIGH
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Infrastructure & Masterplans ★ 7.2

Sharjah-Dubai Tunnel Phase 1 Set for November: A Regional Infrastructure Signal Worth Watching

Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority is set to partially open the first phase of a new tunnel at the Al Taawun roundabout by early November 2026, targeting completion before…

2 September 2026 MEDIUM
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Infrastructure & Masterplans ★ 9.8

Sheikh Mohammed Approves $35 Billion Al Maktoum Airport: The World's Largest Terminal

On 28 April 2024, Sheikh Mohammed approved a $35 billion new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport targeting 260 million passengers per year — five times DXB's current…

28 April 2024 HIGH
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Infrastructure & Masterplans ★ 8.6

Dubai Metro Blue Line Confirmed: AED 20.5 Billion, 14 Stations, Opening 2029

Dubai's RTA confirmed in December 2024 that the Metro Blue Line will open on 9 September 2029 at a cost of AED 20.5 billion. The 30km line connects 14 stations from Al Jaddaf…

December 2024 HIGH
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Infrastructure & Masterplans ★ 9.8

Dubai 2040 Urban Masterplan Launched by Sheikh Mohammed — The Definitive 20-Year Blueprint

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum formally launched the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan on 13 March 2021 — the most comprehensive planning document in the city's history. The…

13 March 2021 HIGH
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