Dubai Metro’s 5 stations renamed: RTA

Dubai Metro’s 5 stations renamed: RTA

The UAE News web report: Dubai's Road and Transport Authority, known as RTA, has announced that five metro train stations are being renamed.

Al Fahidi Metro Station on the Green Line has been renamed as Sharaf DG Metro Station; First Abu Dhabi Bank will be changed to Umm Al Sheef; Noor Bank to Al Safa; Damac to Dubai Marina; and Nakheel to Al Khail.

Hasan Al Mutawa, director of the rail operation at the RTA's Rail Agency, said the changes were part of a process in restructuring the naming rights strategy.

Starting Wednesday, November 25, until the first week of February 2021, the authority will be finalising the renaming procedure.

“(Names will be updated) on the external signs and the smart and e-systems of the public transport network, as well as the voice notice on board the Metro trains,” said Al Mutawaa. Riders are urged to take note of the name changes.

The RTA and Sharaf Group recently signed an agreement, which granted the firm the naming rights for the ex-Al Fahidi Metro Station.

“We are pleased once again to enter in strategic partnership with Sharaf Group…The group boasts of