emirate

(eg. sign, music, vexed )

emirate /ˈɛ mə rət/ ?

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Over the past few months, Dubai's glittering skyscrapers have been diminished by the alarms about the emirate's economic woes.
The gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi got rich on the back of black gold, but its planned carbon-free city could represent the future of environmentalism.
Firstly, Abu Dhabi is not a sister emirate.

"Israel is racing to make the situation a fait accompli and was quick to present itself as an oil emirate - ignoring the fact that, according to the maps, the deposit extends into Lebanese waters," Berri said. "Lebanon must take immediate...
on Jun 24, 2010 By: Nabih Berri Source: Ha'aretz
"The first plane will be delivered in the summer of 2013," Gallois said, adding that the deal was "proof of the confidence shared by Qatar Airways and the emirate of Qatar in European manufacturing."
on May 30, 2007 By: Louis Gallois Source: Servihoo
"That Dubai Ports World is owned by the emirate of Dubai, which actively supports the Arab economic boycott of Israel, should be grounds enough to torpedo any deal with the United States on port operations," said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL national...
on Feb 28, 2006 By: Abraham Foxman Source: CNSNews.com