The Dubai Future Foundation said it will host the "Build Earth Live" event in September, with engineering and scientific teams from across the globe presenting their designs to judges over a 48-hour period. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) Congested Dubai is looking to the future with a radical new mass transit system able to carry passengers at speeds faster than some airliners. JUST WATCHED Crossrail and Hyperloop: The future of transport Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH"This contest is a great opportunity to explore innovative ideas in the smart transportation sector." Future of transportationAnd now, Dubai is seeking someone "to shape the future of transportation" by designing a similar transport system that would take people from Dubai to the emirate of Fujairah -- on the opposite side of the Arabian peninsula -- in just 10 minutes. The 102-mile (165 km) journey currently takes more than two hours and experts say the cost of building Hyperloop pipes could ultimately be cheaper than building conventional high speed trains.

Source: CNN August 09, 2016 13:18 UTC