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26 Jun, 2026

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Alphabet Group Expands Its Presence in the Middle East

Alphabet Group has opened an office in Dubai. An Alphabet Group company has been registered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the Middle East’s leading international financial centres.

The new office will provide management and advisory services to clients operating internationally and undertaking cross-border projects in the UAE and other markets.

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