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Drone And Missile Attacks Threaten Uae's Safe-haven Status | Abc News

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Home to the world's busiest airport in Dubai — which contributes about $53 billion to the local economy — the United Arab Emirates has built its success as a regional safe haven.

But numerous airport closures, as recently as yesterday, and missile and drone attacks in central business and tourism areas are fast damaging that reputation.

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