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Dubai’s Economy Shrinks 2.3% In H1 2026 As Real GDP Falls To $128.8B

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Dubai’s Economy Shrinks 2.3% In H1 2026 As Real GDP Falls To $128.8B Forbes Middle East

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Dubai’s Economy Shrinks 2.3% In H1 2026 As Real GDP Falls To $128.8B Forbes Middle East

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