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Polygon's other hot areas are China, where the market is moving from huge volume growth in the 1990s to more expensive items, and the Persian Gulf region, especially Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
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But enlisting countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE would have huge symbolic and political effect especially if it included Dubai, which normally does a roaring trade with Iran and was the hub of the illicit nuclear network of Abdul Qadeer Khan, who helped Iran and others with their secret nuclear work.
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He was amazed even in cosmopolitan Dubai, people loved Saddam, especially after his botched execution, in late December.
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Overall, the local standard of living has improved dramatically walking around Dubai or even a moderately sized city anywhere in the region shows a reasonable standard of living, especially compared to a few decades ago.
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