Dubai Metro tops Twitter trending topics

Dubai: Armed with sheer willpower, undying persistence and what appears to be powerful thumbs, the netizens of Dubai have managed to push Dubai Metro right to the top of social networking site Twitter's trending topics.

Twitter, the micro-blogging social network that allows users to broadcast whatever they please in 140 characters or less, has seen ballooning popularity in recent months.

Twitter's trending topics outline the most talked about things in the web-universe at that particular moment. Most headline grabbing incidents, such as Michael Jackson's death, typically reign supreme on the top ten list.

As Dubai prepares to create history later tonight with the official launch of the Dubai Metro, the Gulf's first mass rail transit system, proud UAE tweeters made it their project to get this momentous occasion in the trending topics.

‘It wld take every 1 of us 2 make #dubaimetro a trend topic on twttr & show the world how proud we r of this achievement!' Emirati tweeter @wildpeeta (www.twitter.com/wildpeeta) said early on Wednesday morning, urging fellow internet inhabitants to reach the goal.

With pure persistence (and a whole lot of help), six hours later, Dubai Metro beat out hot topics like Apple, which is expected to make a big announcement later on Wednesday, American rapper Jay-Z and legendary British band The Beatles, to hit the number one spot.

Dubai's own twitterverse erupted in joy upon the achievements.

‘W00T! We own Twitter!' Alexander McNabb who tweets at www.twitter.com/alexandermcnabb said.

Grant Bishop (www.twitter.com/dxbluey) agreed: "On the day Apple and the Beatles make huge announcements - Dubai Metro was the #1 trending topic. pretty cool.''

However, later in the day as users across the world started to wake up, #dubaimetro soon fell down the ranks. The aim then was to bring it back up at 9pm when the spectacular inaugural ceremony will take place.

Have you ridden in Dubai Metro? What was it like? Will this ride become a regular mode of transportation for you?

i purchased my nol card from bur dubai abra station and topped with dh10- so that balance shd be dhs 24- net.. when i tried to take a ride from khaleed bin walid station, the card showed balance zero..no one knew how this happend and i was forced to buy a new card again...apart from this, the train ride was wonderful and great experience..though rush was less, it was great to see a vibrant dubai doing magnificient job under his highness sheikh mohd who has great vision.. it is also commendable that this project was completed under 4 years..this shl defntly kill the traffic jams.
Raju
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 10, 2009, 14:05

Today first day I ride in the Dubai Metro its beautiful, and its the gift to the people of Dubai as a Ramadan gift ,that all people can travel easy.
Rajesh Chaturvedi
BUR DUBAI,U.A.E
Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:05

Dubai Metro is amazing. I really appreciate Shaikh Mohammad?s efforts for developing the city. I wish that each country has a leader like him to help the people.
Seena Glen Dudley
Sharjah,UAE
Posted: September 10, 2009, 06:46

It was awesome. I had the joy of travelling with the Golden ticket for the first day ride. Enjoyed every moment of it. Excellent job done by the RTA. Very commendable and hats off and all the very best to the Metro network.
Martin
Dubai,UAE
Posted: September 10, 2009, 01:36