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        • Dubai Islamic shareholders approve the acquisition of "Noor Bank"
        • Will UAE's mega plan to boost business confidence?
        • Saudi Aramco likely to hit $2trln valuation target
        • Financial experts welcome insolvency law for individuals
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        • Markets to stay bearish ahead of Aramco IPO
        • Budget: Education gets front bench
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        • Hotel Re-Generate: mega trends impacting hotels
        • Gender balance in leadership roles remains elusive in the UAE
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        • Saudi Arabia releases its draft VAT implementation regulations
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