1
: the basic monetary unit of Morocco and United Arab Emirates see Money Table
2
: a monetary subunit of the dinar (Libya) and riyal (Qatar) see dinar, riyal at Money Table
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Dubai Duty Free, the core retailer at Dubai International—the second busiest airport in the world after Atlanta—finished 2024 with sales of $2.15 billion (UAE dirhams 7.901 billion) after a concerted effort in December to break last year’s record of UAE dirhams 7.885 billion.
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
He was also fined 50,000 Moroccan dirhams ($5,000).
—Sam Metz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
For a few extra dirhams, a first-class ticket will get you a large seat with a table and socket, though a change at Kenifra is necessary.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
These investors have committed to subscribe for 753 million dirhams worth of shares, which will be subject to a 180-day lock-up period.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
He was also fined 50,000 Moroccan dirhams ($5,000).
—Sam Metz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
For a few extra dirhams, a first-class ticket will get you a large seat with a table and socket, though a change at Kenifra is necessary.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
These investors have committed to subscribe for 753 million dirhams worth of shares, which will be subject to a 180-day lock-up period.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Dirham.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dirham. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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