UAE's Hedge Fund Boom Is Starting to Enter its Next Phase
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This week: The hedge fund boom in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is starting to enter its next phase; Adnoc makes a $19 billion takeover offer; and UK-based tycoons are relocating to the UAE.
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