Dubai: With just four days before the launch of Dubai Metro on Wednesday, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has expressed his excitement.
Shaikh Mohammad is "very excited about the launch of the Dubai Metro on 09/09/09 - a historic milestone that reflects what Dubai is capable of achieving", his status update on his public Facebook page read.
A total of 2,304 people gave his update a virtual "thumbs up", and almost 900 sent congratulatory messages.
As a user-generated content site, Facebook users are able to comment on his status updates and make virtual friends with him on his unrestricted profile, which allows the general public to view his photo albums, videos, personal information and "poke" Shaikh Mohammad (to get his virtual attention).
Shaikh Mohammad previously uploaded a personal profile page on Facebook, but announced that he was migrating to a public page, after the huge number of friend requests.
The public profile or fan page option allows public figures, businesses, community groups such as universities or music organisations or bands, to create representative awareness. .
He set up his Facebook profile at the end of June and has uploaded several photo albums, including family images, and has posted a link to his recent tour of the Labour and Social Affairs Ministries.
Shaikh Mohammad currently has almost 80,000 fans on Facebook.
Meanwhile, a Metro enthusiasts' group on the social network is arranging to travel on the Metro on Wednesday.
"The most awaited Dubai Metro is almost here. We plan to collect as many enthusiasts as possible to discover what it feels like taking the first ride on Dubai Metro. This is the first of its kind in history," the event page reads.
A total of 619 have replied confirming their attendance on September 9.
Shaikh Mohammad is "very excited about the launch of the Dubai Metro on 09/09/09 - a historic milestone that reflects what Dubai is capable of achieving", his status update on his public Facebook page read.
A total of 2,304 people gave his update a virtual "thumbs up", and almost 900 sent congratulatory messages.
As a user-generated content site, Facebook users are able to comment on his status updates and make virtual friends with him on his unrestricted profile, which allows the general public to view his photo albums, videos, personal information and "poke" Shaikh Mohammad (to get his virtual attention).
Shaikh Mohammad previously uploaded a personal profile page on Facebook, but announced that he was migrating to a public page, after the huge number of friend requests.
The public profile or fan page option allows public figures, businesses, community groups such as universities or music organisations or bands, to create representative awareness. .
He set up his Facebook profile at the end of June and has uploaded several photo albums, including family images, and has posted a link to his recent tour of the Labour and Social Affairs Ministries.
Shaikh Mohammad currently has almost 80,000 fans on Facebook.
Meanwhile, a Metro enthusiasts' group on the social network is arranging to travel on the Metro on Wednesday.
"The most awaited Dubai Metro is almost here. We plan to collect as many enthusiasts as possible to discover what it feels like taking the first ride on Dubai Metro. This is the first of its kind in history," the event page reads.
A total of 619 have replied confirming their attendance on September 9.
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