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This is a shot of Dubai's man-made 'The World' archipelago (and Palm Islands, lower left) as photographed by André Kuiper aboard the International Space Station yesterday. As you can see, it serves as a reminder that, no matter how much money you throw at something, it still might turn out looking like shit. Dubai's Island Version of the World, As Seen from Space [universetoday] Thanks to Melissa, who agrees Columbus could have drawn a better world map.
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Drydocks World & Maritime World, a provider of services to the international marine and maritime industry, announced that the Mare Forum Shipping Summit will be held in 2014 in Dubai, UAE. Read Post

In Dubai, the international hub of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), everything seems possible. Mountains have been moved to create archipelagos of islands that fan into a map of the world off the coast. Manmade canals surround hotels... Read Post

So unlike the series of deserted manmade islands off Dubai called "The World," the other set of manmade islands off Dubai?"The Palm"?is doing far, far better for itself. In fact, The Palm has progressed to the point that people actu... Read Post