Abu Dhabi: Mina Zayed area now accessible to the public

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Operations have resumed in Abu Dhabi's Zayed Port and Old Free Port following the successful demolition of the Mina Zayed Towers on Friday.

According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, traffic diversions have been removed and all roads to and from the Mina Zayed area have reopened.

Officials have also confirmed that shops and markets located across the Mina Zayed Development can now continue operating as normal.

The towers were brought to the ground in 10 seconds, allowing Modon Properties to set a new Guinness World Record for the tallest building demolition in a controlled setting.

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