This Burj Khalifa Photo Is Unrelated to Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
The Claim
A photo depicts the Burj Khalifa lit up as the Union Jack in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
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A photo purporting to show the Burj Khalifa lit up as a Union Jack in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II began circulating on social media shortly after her death.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating and found it misleading.
The viral photo is not recent; it was taken in 2017.
2017 Manchester Attack
Misbar's investigation revealed that the photo depicts Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up in Union Jack colors in March 2017. This was in solidarity with the UK after the Manchester terror attack, which killed 22 and injured dozens more.
Burj Khalifa Lit for Queen in April 2020
We found that the Burj Khalifa was lit up with the flag of the United Kingdom on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday. The image was posted on the Burj Khalifa's official Instagram account on April 21, 2020.
Burj Khalifa Lights for Queen Elizabeth II
The Gulf Today reported on September 11, 2022, that the Burj Khalifa was illuminated to memorialize the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Furthermore, the Burj Khalifa's official Twitter account shared a video of the tower adorned with the late Queen's image and the flag of the United Kingdom.
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