Wadi - A Wadi is known as a dry valley in Arabia. In Dubai, it is more commonly associated with the Wild Wadi Waterpark in Jumeirah.
WAM - Emirates News Agency. WAM actually stands for Wakalat Anba'a al-Emarat.
Wasta - This is Arabic slang to mean anyone who has connections or networks in order to get a certain thing. This ‘thing’ could mean getting the latest mobile phone for a very good deal or your dream job regardless of whether you fit the criteria or not. In the UAE, having wasta brings status and popularity. If you have great connections, everyone wants to be your friend.
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