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British MPs arrive in UAE

Delegation to observe realities of life in the UAE

  • WAM
  • Published: 13:36 November 24, 2012
  • Gulf News

Abu Dhabi: Nine members of the British Parliament arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday on a four-day visit.

The delegation members come from the main two British political parties, and are coming in order to see the realities of life in the UAE and develop the bilateral partnership between the UAE and the UK.

During their visit, they will meet senior political and business leaders and will visit Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain.

The delegation members include a senior government figure, a former government minister, and two members of the shadow Ministerial team of the Opposition Labour Party.

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