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The Battle for the World’s Skyline

Posted by Matt in June 6th, 2008

A building frenzy is raging in Asia, Russia and on the Persian Gulf. And cities like London and New York don’t have the money to compete. Will Western urban landscapes soon look outdated? By Ulrike Knöfel, Frank Hornig and Bernhard Zand more…


Video: Dubai’s Dirty Little Secret

The Middle East’s boomtown is built on the backs of exploited foreign workers.

Dubai’s Dirty Little Secret

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