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09/02/2019 GMT

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In Leading Cities Dubai, Mark Lobel explores extraordinary innovations.

In Leading Cities Dubai, Mark Lobel explores some of the extraordinary innovations that have carved a city out of the desert.

Today, 55 percent of the world's population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68 percent by 2050 according to the United Nations. But as more of the world's population gravitates towards our urban centres, how do our city leaders, planners and architects stay ahead and make our cities better places to live and work? In Leading Cities Dubai, Mark Lobel explores some of the extraordinary innovations that have carved a city out of the desert.

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BBC World News is profiling the global cities that are taking a lead in innovation.

What makes a great city? Leading Cities is a new documentary series from BBC World News profiling the global cities that are taking a lead in innovation.

What makes a great city? Leading Cities is a new documentary series from BBC World News profiling the global cities that are taking a lead in innovation; trying to make sure that all parts of the urban space work together to encourage a thriving economy.

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