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The dominant religion in the glitzy Middle Eastern emirate is Islam which doesn't celebrate Christmas and snow doesn't fall in its desert environment.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Ahmed al-Shara, the rebel leader who headed the offensive that overthrew Mr. al-Assad, said the Qataris would receive priority for their support over the past decade, possibly alluding to a role for the Gulf emirate in reconstruction projects.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite global economic uncertainties, the emirate continues to attract significant investment in ultra-premium developments.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Dubai and its neighboring emirates consistently capture the attention of global investors and wealthy migrants by offering desirable properties, tax benefits, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
—Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Ahmed al-Shara, the rebel leader who headed the offensive that overthrew Mr. al-Assad, said the Qataris would receive priority for their support over the past decade, possibly alluding to a role for the Gulf emirate in reconstruction projects.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite global economic uncertainties, the emirate continues to attract significant investment in ultra-premium developments.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Dubai and its neighboring emirates consistently capture the attention of global investors and wealthy migrants by offering desirable properties, tax benefits, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
—Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Emirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emirate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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emirate
noun
emir·ate
ˈem-ə-rət 
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir
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