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Manchester City’s Owner Helps Usher More Russian Tycoons to UAE

  • Sheikh Mansour is said to help manage ties with Russians
  • War has increased importance of Abu Dhabi royal’s role for UAE
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al NahyanPhotographer: Francois Nel/Getty Images

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Outside the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is best known as owner of English football champion Manchester City. At home, he’s deputy prime minister and a powerful member of the royal family.