Saudi Alcohol Move, Gulf Women, Fintech Boom, Telegram Profit

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UAE Top Exporters, Dubai Property Boom, Semafor Gulf Expansion

HEADLINES:• UAE breaks into global top 10 exporters for first time, as per WTO• Dubai property sales hit AED176.7bn in Q1 as prices hold firm • American publisher Semafor doubles down on Gulf expansion amid rising global focus 

Fires at Borouge Facility, Telegram Use Surges in Iran, Abu Dhabi Takes Stake in Insight Partners

Today’s episode covers fires at Abu Dhabi’s Borouge facility, Pavel Durov’s claim that millions in Iran still use Telegram despite a ban, and Abu Dhabi’s quiet stake in venture capital firm Insight Partners. 

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