Businesses remain upbeat

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Businesses remain upbeat

Exporters, manufacturers and retailers remained upbeat about prospects for the third quarter as they geared up for busier days ahead with increased sales and profits, the Dubai Department of Economic Development, or DED, said on Tuesday.

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