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Dubai World 'built on mountain of debt'

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Financial markets were shocked yesterday after Dubai announced it requested a six month delay in repaying the debts of its property and ports group, Dubai World. The Emirate has seen its once booming property market collapse since the global financial crisis. Business reporter Jeremy Howell examines Dubai World's debts.

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