Disney Goes to Abu Dhabi New Theme Park Will Come With Steep Cultural Hurdles

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News Source : TheWrap

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  • Disney’s first expansion into the Middle East — and specifically the Arabian Gulf — comes with its own distinct hurdles and is sure to raise complex cultural questions
  • With it, Disney is entering a potentially lucrative market just as the UAE is looking to forge closer ties to Hollywood
  • Disney has had to adapt its culture to fit in around the world
Walt Disney Companys proposed$10 billion park in Abu Dhabi is a coup for the capital of the tiny Gulf state United Arab Emirates, and opens the door for the global entertainment conglomerate to spr [+13619 chars]

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