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May 2024
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PIF, Alabbar, Kris Fade and more from th...

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The PIF is making bold moves, and reducing its holdings in US equities, while Alabbar joins a list of GCC investors banking on Egyptian land. In Dubai, a radio presenter is competing in the world of healthy snacks, and from Doha, we bring you more insights from the Qatar Economic Forum.

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