Dubai, June 10 -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has laid the foundation stone for the first station of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, a major project to expand the city's rail network.

In a post on his official X page on Monday, June 9, Sheikh Mohammed said, "I laid the foundation stone for the first station of the Dubai Metro's Blue Line, a station set to become a new architectural icon added to Dubai's renowned urban landmarks. With a total investment of Dh56 billion, the Blue Line will stretch 30 kilometres, bringing the total length of Dubai's rail network to 131 kilometres and 78 stations."

The first station, named Emaar Properties Station, will be located in Dubai Creek Harbo...