2010-01-02 18:41:23
WAM DUBAI, Jan. 2nd, 2010: On January 4, 2010, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President '&' Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai is inaugurating Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower), the world's tallest building (more than 800 meters), as yet another unique achievement by Dubai to be added to the pages of humanity's modern history as yet another landmark to further promote Dubai as an emarati and Arab city with global brand and ambitions.

The inauguration of Dubai Tower is true demonstration of Sheikh Mohammed's famous words: "Many talk, we achieve", confirming that he is a true leader who practices what he preaches.

On January 4th, Dubai is set to rejoice in a grand emarati traditional festival to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed's accession as Ruler of Dubai in 2006 which was another milestone in the march of development and progress which transformed the emirate into the world's fastest growing city and contributed to making the United Arab Emirates one of the regional and international leading nations.

The January 4th celebrations express gratitude to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid whose wise leadership and farsighted vision and determination made Dubai a favorite global destination that is capable of achieving great breakthroughs in various fields to further add to Dubai's strategic regional and international weight.

Sheikh Mohammed's shaping of Dubai into a truly enterprising global powerhouse is backed by his vision of creating a unified and economically sound nation that witnesses progress at various levels.

An estimated 2 billion people around the world are expected to watch live the inauguration of the tallest man-made structure on the planet in an iconic celebration of Sheikh Mohammed's accession.

All preparations for the grand celebration were completed and capabilities were mobilized everywhere to give the best detailed close-up coverage of the event using the latest digital High Definition (HD) transmission technology, said Ahmad Al Sheikh - Board Member '&' Managing Director, Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) and Media Escort to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid.

Two HD TV mobile production units equipped with state-of-the-art equipment will be on location with full teams to cover the event.

Some 400 representatives of local, regional and international media and news agencies will cover the inauguration. The Media Office has taken the responsibility of issuing media accreditations and making all related arrangement for smooth media coverage, he noted.

The Office, which is also organizing Sheikh Mohammed's Accession celebrations, is supervising cultural, traditional and sports events and performances and marches between 2 pm and 8 pm everywhere in Dubai.

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