DMCC's Ahmed Bin Sulayem Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant on Burj Khalifa

Press release

Published February 3rd, 2020 - 05:35 GMT

My deepest condolences to Vanessa Bryant, and the family of Kobe Bryant.

Highlights

Ahmed Bin Sulayem arranged for an image of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, to appear on the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa.

Last month, the world tragically lost an icon. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others were on their way to the Mamba Sports Academy when the helicopter transporting them crashed. To pay tribute, Ahmed Bin Sulayem arranged for an image of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, to appear on the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa. The prominent Emirati businessman hosted the NBA legend in Dubai in September 2013 during his first visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Commenting on the incident, Bin Sulayem said: “My deepest condolences to Vanessa Bryant, and the family of Kobe Bryant. Number 24 will forever be with us. Here is to my greatest of all time.”

Background Information

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority

DMCC is a government entity established in 2002 to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai. We perform a range of roles which continue to position Dubai as the preferred destination for global commodities trade and DMCC as the world’s No.1 Free Zone.