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An impressive growth spurt!<\/span><\/h2>\nThis year, there was a fantastic surge in UAE-based small and medium-sized businesses joining the fun, with 80 national F&B and retail projects in the mix, up from 41 last year\u2014an impressive 95 percent growth spurt! And let’s not forget the incredible volunteer turnout, proving once again the community’s unwavering support for the festival’s success.<\/p>\n
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The closing bash was a showstopper<\/h2>\n
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