Dubai Civil Defence at work. Responders were called to a fire in Dubai on Wednesday evening. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
Dubai Civil Defence at work. Responders were called to a fire in Dubai on Wednesday evening. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
Dubai Civil Defence at work. Responders were called to a fire in Dubai on Wednesday evening. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
Dubai Civil Defence at work. Responders were called to a fire in Dubai on Wednesday evening. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence

Dubai fire crews tackle blaze in Jebel Ali industrial area


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A fire broke out in Dubai on Wednesday evening.

Civil Defence teams were called to Jebel Ali Industrial Area to tackle the blaze, which was caused by an electrical cable fault.

No injuries were reported after the incident.

"Dubai Civil Defence teams have brought under control a small fire that originated from electric cable in an industrial area in Jebel Ali," Dubai Media Office said.

People in Dubai took to social media to report a loud explosion about 9.30pm on Wednesday.

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Company name: BorrowMe (BorrowMe.com)

Date started: August 2021

Founder: Nour Sabri

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: E-commerce / Marketplace

Size: Two employees

Funding stage: Seed investment

Initial investment: $200,000

Investors: Amr Manaa (director, PwC Middle East) 

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May 2017

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September 2021

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October 2021

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December 2024

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May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

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