Sheikh Hamdan lays cornerstone for Dubai Metro extension — in pictures

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  Sheikh Hamdan affixes a plaque onto artwork by Thomas Medicos which was inspired by the Expo 2020 logo. Wam

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  Sheikh Hamdan and his accompanying delegation are given a tour of the construction plans for the extension ahead of Dubai Expo 2020. Wam

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  The artwork by Thomas Medicos was inspired by the Expo 2020 logo and is made of hand cut pieces of glass. Wam

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  Sheikh Hamdan and his accompanying delegation watch a film titled “time trip” in the multi-screen hall equipped with 360˚ virtual reality technology. Wam

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  Sheikh Hamdan is shown construction plans and watches a film in the multi-screen hall equipped with 360˚ virtual reality technology. Wam

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  The Crown Prince of Dubai meets representatives from the Roads and Transport Authority and the Supreme National Committee for Expo 2020. Wam

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  Route 2020, the 15-kilometre section of the Red Line from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to the world fair site, is scheduled to officially open in May 2020. Wam

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  Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, observes a model of one of the stations which will be built as part of the extension of the Dubai Metro’s Red Line. Wam

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Monday laid the cornerstone for the extension of Dubai Metro’s Red Line.

The 15-kilometre section of the Red Line from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to the Expo 2020 site is scheduled to open in May 2020.

Sheikh Hamdan was shown construction plans and a film in a multi-screen hall equipped with 360˚ virtual reality technology.

He also unveiled glass artwork by Thomas Medicos inspired by the Expo 2020 logo.