Dubai swept out the board of indebted property firm Nakheel and replaced its high profile chairman on Tuesday, in the wake of parent company Dubai World's $9.5bn rescue plan.

Nakheel, builder of man-made islands in the shape of palms and a map of the world, will get a new board and chairman as the developer pushes ahead with projects.

Ali Rashid Ahmed Lootah was appointed chairman, replacing Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem who is also chairman of Dubai World and a major name in Dubai's corporate landscape.

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