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Jul 2022
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UAE sights in world top 20, Emirates rej...

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Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world. In today's episode, two of the UAE's most famous landmarks have been ranked among the top 20 of the 'world's most beautiful sights'. Emirates airline has rejected London Heathrow airport’s request to cancel flights due to a new cap on passen ... Show More
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