Building Progress DXB and DWC and news updates
Oct 18, 2018, 11:37 am
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Only slightly worried about the level of PREVIOUSLY CAPTURED biometrics required for this... 3d map of my face comes to mind
After using the tunnel 3 times alteady, so I think it is Iris scan.
Oct 22, 2018, 10:55 pm
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Connection
The Expo 2020/DWC Metro line should be connected to the Red line soon.
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Oct 25, 2018, 2:53 am
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Progress
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/energy/406737-al-maktoum-international-jet-fuel-pipeline-on-track-for-q1-2020-completion
DWC jet fuel pipeline on track for 2020 completion.
Oct 29, 2018, 12:15 am
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https://www.meed.com/dubai-prepares-tender-al-maktoum-airport-construction-month/
Now it looks like a tender is about to take place for DWCs west terminal, and concourse 1.
That's good to hear. Let see what happen. Please share any new construction photos. When they will be completed?
Oct 29, 2018, 10:55 am
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AI
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/technology/407039-emirates-set-to-launch-worlds-first-biometric-path
EK set to launch world's first biometric path
Oct 30, 2018, 1:07 pm
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September
http://www.dubaiairports.ae/corporate/media-centre/press-releases#detail/dxb-welcomed-7.2m-customers-in-september
DXB had 7.2 million pax in September.
Nov 5, 2018, 11:22 pm
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Metro
One of the new metro stations on the EXPO/DWC router is coming along nicely that looks identical to the existing stations on the green, and red routes.
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Nov 10, 2018, 12:10 am
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Delays
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/407620-revealed-the-average-flight-delay-in-the-gulf
The average flight delay in the ME is becoming a problem.
Nov 10, 2018, 9:26 am
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Metro
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/407738-dubai-metro-takes-delivery-of-first-of-50-new-trains
Dubai Metro takes first delivery of 50 new trains.
Nov 12, 2018, 10:44 pm
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Make some noise
http://www.dubaiairports.ae/corporate/media-centre/press-releases#detail/make-some-noise-it-s-time-to-rock-at-dxb!
Hard Rock Cafe officially opened up it's doors two days ago at DXBs concourse B.
Nov 14, 2018, 12:50 am
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PAX
https://m.khaleejtimes.com/Dubai-airport-to-handle-over-90-million-passengers
DXB expected.to handle more than 90 million pax this year.
Nov 14, 2018, 3:39 am
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Paul
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/14/dubai-airport-is-on-its-way-to-receiving-its-1-billionth-passenger.html
More on the statements PG gave regarding the two airports.
Nov 15, 2018, 8:40 am
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Numbers
https://emirates-group-news.prezly.com/emirates-group-announces-half-year-performance-for-2018-19
Emirates Group announced half year performance 2018/19.
Nov 19, 2018, 1:42 am
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VAT
https://www.arabianbusiness.com/banking-finance/408229-tourists-claiming-uae-vat-refund-may-be-subject-to-secondary-checks-says-operator
Tourists claiming VAT refund may be subject to secondary checks.
Dec 5, 2018, 11:11 am
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Metro
NHT Expo/DWC metro station progressing nicely.
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