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Dubai Municipality Advances $680 Million Tasreef Stormwater Infrastructure Programme

Dubai has awarded new contracts for the second phase of the Tasreef drainage programme, a 2.5 billion dirham initiative designed to upgrade stormwater networks across 30 areas and improve flood resilience for millions of residents.
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Sharjah and Ajman Road Projects Improve Regional Connectivity

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Dubai Transport Authority Completes Major Bus and Marine Infrastructure Upgrades

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