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France, United Arab Emirates
MbZ expected in Paris to talk investments with Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2022. © Christian Hartmann/Pool/Abacapress.com

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit the French capital in July for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, with major investments expected to be announced. [...]

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