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May 2025
26m 46s

Saudi Alcohol Move, Gulf Women, Fintech ...

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HEADLINES:
• Fact Check: Is Saudi unbanning Alcohol in 600 Tourist Locations?
• Omani Huda Al Lawati Raises $200M for Gulf’s First Woman-Led Equity Firm
• Tabby and Tamara Report Strong Profits as Saudi Fintech Sector Surges
• UAE Citizen Pavel Durov’s Telegram Posts $540M Profit in 2024 


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