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What does the fall in oil prices mean for Dubai’s debts?

The recent plunge in Dubai’s stock market, coming alongside a drop in oil prices, has rekindled fears that the Emirate could face renewed problems with its large corporate debts. For our part, we think Dubai’s debt problems are far from resolved. But for now at least, there are reasons to think that lower oil prices won’t be the trigger for a fresh crisis.

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