In pictures: Residents of Sheikh Rashid Colony

Dubai, UAE, July 8, 2012: Ahmed Omar, a native of Sudan, has been living inside of the Sheikh Rashid Colony (also known as the 7,000 building because of its original rental price) for 11 and a half years. He doesn't know where he and his family will go yet. He is seen here in the hallway leading to his flat. The residents of the area were told on June 1st via text message that they would have to vacate their homes by mid july at the very latest. Lee Hoagland/The National

Jul 09, 2012

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