• The Burj Khalifa lit with the Sri Lankan flag. Satish Kumar / The National
    The Burj Khalifa lit with the Sri Lankan flag. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Adnoc HQ lights up with the Sri Lankan flag in a show of solidarity following bombing attacks that left hundreds dead.
    Adnoc HQ lights up with the Sri Lankan flag in a show of solidarity following bombing attacks that left hundreds dead.
  • Several landmark buildings around the UAE did the same including the Emirates Palace.
    Several landmark buildings around the UAE did the same including the Emirates Palace.
  • Marina Mall.
    Marina Mall.
  • The Sheikh Zayed Bridge.
    The Sheikh Zayed Bridge.
  • Emirates Palace
    Emirates Palace
  • Abu Dhabi's Capital Gate.
    Abu Dhabi's Capital Gate.

Burj Khalifa lit up with colours of Sri Lankan flag


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The world’s tallest building was turned green, orange and maroon on Thursday in memory of those who tragically lost their lives in the Sri Lanka bombings.

More than 250 people died when terrorists staged a co-ordinated attack on churches and upmarket hotels in the country on Easter Sunday.

The UAE paid its tribute to victims by lighting up the Burj Khalifa in Dubai with the colours of the Sri Lankan flag.

Other landmarks in the Emirates, including the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and the Emirates Palace, have also shown their solidarity this week by displaying Sri Lankan colours.

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