In Dubai, the state of The World is in dispute

indimuse

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Sat Jan-29-11 08:17 AM
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In Dubai, the state of The World is in dispute

Source: DUBAI (AFP)

DUBAI (AFP) – A cluster of 300 artificial islands off Dubai's coast in the shape of a global map is stable, its developer Nakheel insists, despite a court claim alleging that "The World" was neglected and eroding away.
"There is no issue with the stability of The World islands that are approximately 70 percent sold and handed over," a Nakheel spokesman said when asked about the allegations.
"The island purchasers (have) the responsibility to proceed with their developments in due course," he added.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110128/wl_mideast_afp/uaepropertylitigation_20110128112334

now where will they romp? ;)

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Joanne98

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Sat Jan-29-11 08:45 AM
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1. LOL

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Fuddnik

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Sat Jan-29-11 09:02 AM
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2. There goes Erik Prince' waterfront estate!

We should give him a new on on Alcatraz.

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rpannier

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Sat Jan-29-11 10:04 AM
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4. I'd be happy if his island sunk with him on it.

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aquart

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Sat Jan-29-11 10:52 AM
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5. Did he really buy one?

That would please me.

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lunatica

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Sat Jan-29-11 09:53 AM
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3. Trouble in paradise?

How sad. :sarcasm:

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