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May 2025
36m 4s

Disneyland Is Coming to Abu Dhabi: The M...

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HEADLINES:
- Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
- Qatar Airways lines up Boeing order for Trump visit
- Meta Wins $168 Million Verdict Against Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Group
- Tabby and Kitopi Weigh IPO Plans Amid Investor Limits and Oil Market Volatility

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