Burj Khalifa

4. January 2010 | 17:58

Live from Burj Khalifa ceremony

The world’s tallest tower changes name in honour of UAE president while final height revealed to be 828m. (News Source: Arabian Business - 13:44:44)

World’s tallest tower hits 828m, renamed Burj Khalifa

Thousands witness spectacular show to mark opening of tallest skyscraper. (News Source: Arabian Business - 16:56:45)

Dubai opening world’s tallest building amid crisis

Dubai has renamed its new skyscraper, the tallest in the world, the Burj Khalifa, state news agency WAM reported, in a surprise move apparently intended to honour the United Arab Emirates’ president. (News Source: CTV.ca - 11:29:44)

Dubai ruler officially opens world’s tallest building

Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, on Monday officially opened the world’s tallest building, which stands more than 800 metres high. (News Source: The Age - 16:56:54)

Bahrain opens Mideast’s first $55m CO2 recovery plant

GPIC plant will reduce harmful carbon emissions substantially - official. (News Source: Arabian Business - 04:28:03)

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