WorldAugust 9, 2026
dirhams
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Definition
The basic monetary unit of the United Arab Emirates.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'drachme', meaning a handful, and eventually became the name for various silver coins used throughout the Arab world.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the currency used in Dubai, highlighting the financial context of the suspected crime boss's life abroad before his extradition.
Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face charges
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