The Walt Disney Company announced in a statement on Wednesday that it intends to build a "landmark Disney theme park resort" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

"Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati," said Disney CEO Bob Iger in a statement. "An oasis of extraordinary Disney entertainment at this crossroads of the world that will bring to life our timeless characters and stories in many new ways and will become a source of joy and inspiration for the people of this vast region to enjoy for........

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