On Saturday, it was reported that Dubai had claimed ownership of the world record for the world's tallest building.
The final height of the Burj (Arabic for 'Tower') Dubai is shrouded in mystery. Apparently though, its design is such that if, during construction, plans are announced for an even taller building to be built somewhere else in the world, the height of the Burj Dubai can be "increased from within" so as to ensure that Dubai can maintain its record-holding status a bit longer.
A shining example of man's ambition to reach for the skies? Or just another testosterone fuelled enterprise by those ever shy, reserved, unambitious Arabs? You be the judge.
But as I look out of my office window it is difficult to miss the Burj Dubai.
Because it's starting to block out the daylight.
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