UAE: Dubai’s Financial Hub DIFC Tops 10,000 Firms Despite War Risks
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Dubai’s financial hub topped 10,000 active registered companies for the first time, underscoring the emirate’s continued success in attracting global firms despite a period of heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.
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