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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Prepares for High-Level Visit to the United States

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is preparing for an official visit to the United States that is expected to shape bilateral economic policy, defense cooperation and collaboration in advanced technology.
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