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19 May 2013 Updated at 9:46 AM UAE

Mohamed Alabbar

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As chairman of Emaar, Mohamed Alabbar oversaw the  opening of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in January 2010.

While many around Alabbar have moved onto other ventures, he remains pivotal in the real estate developer’s growth.

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