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Dubai Economy Expands as First-Quarter GDP Reaches AED 232 Billion

Official data showed Dubai's economy grew 2.4 percent in real terms during the first quarter, with wholesale trade, real estate, and healthcare among the strongest-performing sectors.
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UK: Former Football Association Leaders Call for World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Privatization Plan
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