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Moody’s downgrades Dubai companies

By Simeon Kerr in Dubai

Published: November 4 2009 08:57 | Last updated: November 4 2009 08:57

Moody’s on Wednesday downgraded five Dubai government-related issuers, citing the tighter conditions under which the government is likely to extend financial support.

The ratings agency downgraded from A3 to A1 DP World, the global ports operator; Dubai Water & Electricity Authority; and the investments arm of Dubai International Financial Centre; and from A3 to Baa1 Jebel Ali Free Zone; and the non-financial assets of Dubai Holding, the investment vehicle of the emirate’s ruler.

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