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Abu Dhabi Customs discusses trade with Japanese industry leaders
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Disney Stock Soars After Earnings. Why It’s All About Abu Dhabi and Theme Parks.
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Abu Dhabi Customs showcases advanced digital experience to strengthen trade partnerships with Japan
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US Embassy services unavailable for two weeks in the UAE
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CA thanks UAE for the investment proposal and smooth visa for Bangladeshis
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Do I Need a NOC to Switch Jobs in the UAE?
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UAE visa photo requirements: Make sure your picture meets these standards
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The Walt Disney Company Announces New Disney Theme Park In Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company has announced a plan to build a new theme park and resort in partnership with Miral in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Disney plans to open a theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi
The development in Abu Dhabi is not part of the $60 billion that Disney has pledged to invest in its theme parks over the next decade. “This is a thrilling moment for our compan …
Disney, Miral announce plans for new Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi
Walt Disney announced plans on Wednesday to open a Disney theme park in United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi in collaboration with regional developer Miral Group, representing its first major new …
Disney to Open New Tech-Centric Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Disney is set to open a new theme park in Abu Dhabi that the company describes as its most tech-centric park to date.
Disney Plans New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi, Its “Most Tech-Forward” Resort Yet
The park will be owned and operated by Miral, with Disney Imagineers designing the IP-laden resort. Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro breaks down the deal with THR.