The blaze at The Address Hotel in Dubai, which took place on 31 December was caused by an electrical short circuit, Gulf Business reported, quoting the Dubai police. Police Chief Khamis Mattar Al-Mazeina also confirmed that flammable liquids such as petrol did not play a role in the accident. Emaar had announced it had appointed Dutco Group to undertake clearing, assessment, restoration work of the hotel. The company had also announced that the building was covered by the risk of fire, so no material impact on the company was expected, as a result of the fire. (Gulf News, DFM)