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Last week, on December 17, the UAE, and indeed the Arab world, lost a pioneering businessman. Majid Al Futtaim was a businessman who, in his own way, pioneered numerous economic activities in the whole region. It is no exaggeration to call him a UAE national treasure.
Within hours of the news, the Middle East community reacted with sadness at his passing but also with respect and praise for his legacy. The reactions spread from the UAE to the wider Middle East, and in less than 24 hours, condolences started pouring in from around the world. The words people chose to mourn Majid Al Futtaim…
