Dubai: 'Suicide jump' from world's tallest skyscraper
This would be the first known suicide from the 160-storey tower
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A man has committed suicide by jumping from the world's tallest skyscraper in Dubai, according to its owner.
The man, in his 20s, fell from the 147th floor of the 2,717ft (828m) Burj Khalifa, landing on a deck on the 108th floor, local media reported.
The building's owner, Emaar Properties, confirmed "an incident involving a male" took place on Tuesday morning.
It would be the first known suicide from the 160-storey landmark, which opened in January 2010.
"The concerned authorities have confirmed that it was a suicide, and we are awaiting the final report," Emaar's statement said.
Reports on the websites of the Gulf News and 7 Days newspapers said the man had jumped after a dispute with his employer.
Police statements showed that a holiday he had requested was turned down, the National reported.
The Burj Khalifa was designed by Chicago-based architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
It is the tallest freestanding structure in the world, according to its developer.
The Burj Khalifa is the world's tallest building
A man committed suicide on Tuesday by jumping from the  in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The unnamed man, believed to be in his twenties and of a South Asian ethnicity, jumped from the 147th floor and landed on a decking area of the 108th floor. His death would be the first known suicide that has happened at the skyscraper—currently the tallest in the world—since the building opened in January 2010.

The owner of the building, , released a statement saying that at 09:00 local time Tuesday, "an incident involving a male" was reported. They continued, saying, "The concerned authorities have confirmed that it was a suicide, and we are awaiting the final report." According to witness statements taken by the police, co-workers said the man had had a holiday request denied.

Suicide rates in the United Arab Emirates are higher than several other developed countries. Workers in Dubai say they suffer from "social abuse," facing long work hours and few days off. Chenji, a Chinese worker in Dubai, spoke to the  about the man's suicide, saying, "It's a desperate act." He added, "They promise things they don't give once you get here."

The Burj Khalifa has been temporarily closed to visitors as a result of Tuesday's incident.