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Oil - Oil is the main reason that the UAE has transformed to what it is today. With Oil still a major component of GDP, it has been the driving force of the transformation of the UAE. The majority of the oil in the UAE is held in Abu Dhabi which is 9% of the world’s total reserves. It produces 2.6m barrels per day and looking to increase to 4m+ barrels per day

Open minded - A popular phrase used amongst UAE locals and Arabs meaning they possess a modern outlook on life as opposed to a traditional one.

Oud - Oud is the Arabic term for fragrant oil derived from wood. Oud is widely used in the Middle East for personal scent and domestic fragrance. The scent is released upon burning in a suitable incense burner (Medhan)



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