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The company is behind the innovative and immersive experiences on Yas and Saadiyat Islands
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Emirate is committed to celebrating its rich and unique cultural heritage and prioritizing authentic experiences
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Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and emerging hotspots like Riyadh and Ras Al Khaimah, saw significant tourist inflows in 2023
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The Kingdom surpassed 2023 targets with 216 fintech companies in operation and the launch of two digital banks
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The MoU aims to collaborate in sectors like renewable energy, mining, infrastructure, technology, and more
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The UAE-Austria non-oil trade volume grew 18 percent YoY, hitting $1 billion in the first nine months of 2023
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The agreements aim to promote private sector involvement in the country's economic growth
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Brent crude futures saw a gain of 31 cents, equivalent to 0.4 percent, reaching $89.32 per barrel
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Rubber and plastic product exports in February fueled the rise in non-oil shipments
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The country achieved its most rapid economic growth in more than two years
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The IMF aims to boost its involvement with regional institutions, governments, and stakeholders by setting up this office
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Samsung seeks to integrate Google's second-gen Gemini Nano AI into Galaxy S25 smartphones