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Emirate’s priority sectors, like logistics and real estate, record double-digit growth rates
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Brent oil futures fell by 0.1 percent to $73.34 per barrel
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The Cabinet also announced $1.9 million reward for government employees
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Brent Oil Futures dipped slightly to $73.50 a barrel
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This growth is largely attributed to heightened activity in various sectors, including mining and quarrying