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PPOAR

Job Title: Legal Adviser - Indian Nationals Only We are a reputable law firm based in Abu Dhabi, seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Adviser to join our team. This position is open exclusively to Indian nationals. As a Legal Adviser, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to clients on various matters, including contracts, agreements, and legal disputes. You will also be required to conduct legal research and draft legal documents. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a Legal Adviser or similar role in the UAE. You must also have excellent knowledge of UAE laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of labor law, commercial law, and civil litigation. This is a part-time position with flexible working hours. You must be available to work on weekends if needed. The salary for this role is $1000 per month. Please note that this position does not include accommodation or visa sponsorship. Candidates must currently have valid residence visas or be willing to arrange their own sponsorship. We welcome applications from all genders for this role. Fluency in English is preferred but not required. If you are a highly motivated individual with strong communication and analytical skills looking for an exciting opportunity in the legal field in Abu Dhabi, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! This job is active and accepting applications.

Legal adviser

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Are you ready to join us on our exciting transformation journey at the largest bank in the UAE? This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, as part of the FAB team.
 
 
 We're committed to our grow stronger movement, and as a member of our team, you'll have access to everything you need to advance your career and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success.
 
 
 If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out and make a difference, now is the time to join us. Let's work together to achieve great things.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The role assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking manage legal risk in all the geographies where the FAB Group operates in relation to payments activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking&rsquo;s input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory
 
 
 
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 Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind the FAB Group&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.
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 Provides direction and guidance to facilitate the FAB Group&rsquo;s compliance with all applicable international and domestic laws, rules and regulations.
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 Collaborates with the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal policies.
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 Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned by the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.
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 Supports FAB&rsquo;s subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with payments products and services.
 
 
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 Litigation
 
 
 
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 Supervises and is responsible for the adequate management of litigation or disputes between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.
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 Represents FAB and its subsidiaries before the notary public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.
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 Reports relevant litigation matters to the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders.
 
 
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 Legal Documentation and Review
 
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising legal risks.
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 Produces and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for the FAB Group in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
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 Assists the business in launching new products and conducts legal and regulatory due diligence on such products, including identifying risks and mitigants in all applicable geographies.
 
 
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 Knowledge of External Environment
 
 
 
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 Stays abreast of new laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
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 Provides updates to the FAB Group&rsquo;s senior business persons on new legislation and regulatory developments that may have an impact on the FAB Group and advises on how to comply with such new legislation and regulations.
 
 
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 Knowledge Sharing
 
 
 
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 Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues, including providing formal and informal training sessions at the direction of the Group General Counsel and Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking.
 
 
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
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 Liaises with external law firms and relevant authorities (such as courts) to ensure the effective resolution of all legal matters affecting the FAB Group.
 
 
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 Learning and Development
 
 
 
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 Functions as a subject matter expert and provides input on learning and development initiatives including training content to ensure value addition and relevance.
 
 
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 Reporting
 
 
 
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 Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
 
 
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 People Management Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Defines goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the FAB performance management process.
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 Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve defined goals.
 
 
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 Specific Accountability
 
 
 
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 Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking and the business with developing and rolling out new payments products and services and works with stakeholders on digitisation initiatives.
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 Drafts, reviews and/or negotiates payment services related documentation (e.g. merchant acquirer agreements, payment services partnership agreements with third parties, PSP agreements).
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 Assists the Head of Legal &ndash; Consumer and Private Banking in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.
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 Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from an internationally recognised university
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law is preferred
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 Qualified as a lawyer in the UAE
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 UAE National
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 Excellent ability to read, write and communicate in both Arabic and English
 
 
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 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm
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 Familiarity with banking products and services
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Senior Legal Counsel (Emiratised)

Resource Industries

Job Title: Legal and Contract Verification SpecialistLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type: Full-timeJob PurposeThe Legal and Contract Verification Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company&rsquo;s contracts, agreements, and related legal documents comply with UAE laws, internal policies, and industry regulations. The role supports risk mitigation by conducting detailed contract reviews, safeguarding the company&rsquo;s legal interests, and supporting cross-functional teams with legal compliance in the manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities1. Contract Review &amp; Verification<ul><li>Review, draft, and verify contracts, MoUs, NDAs, purchase agreements, service contracts, and supplier agreements.</li><li>Ensure all contractual terms comply with UAE Federal Laws, Abu Dhabi local regulations, and relevant industrial standards.</li><li>Identify risks, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in contract clauses and propose revisions or safeguards.</li><li>Verify vendor, supplier, and customer documentation required for contract execution.</li></ul>2. Legal Compliance<ul><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE commercial, labor, environmental, and manufacturing-related laws.</li><li>Ensure company policies and operational procedures align with applicable legal requirements.</li><li>Support regulatory compliance relating to manufacturing licenses, permits, certifications, and industrial safety standards.</li></ul>3. Coordination &amp; Stakeholder Support<ul><li>Work closely with procurement, operations, finance, and HR teams to ensure contracts meet operational and commercial needs.</li><li>Liaise with external legal counsel when needed and coordinate legal submissions or follow-ups.</li><li>Support internal teams in understanding legal obligations and contract terms.</li></ul>4. Documentation &amp; Record Management<ul><li>Maintain accurate and organized records of contracts, amendments, and legal correspondence.</li><li>Develop and update contract templates, checklists, and standard legal documents.</li><li>Ensure secure storage of sensitive legal documents in compliance with company data policies.</li></ul>5. Risk Management &amp; Legal Advisory<ul><li>Conduct risk assessments for new contracts, vendors, and business transactions.</li><li>Advise management regarding potential legal or compliance issues.</li><li>Support dispute resolution, contract claims, and termination procedures when necessary.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB) or related legal discipline; Master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage.</li><li>3&ndash;7 years of experience in contract review or legal advisory, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sector.</li><li>Strong understanding of UAE Civil Code, Commercial Law, Labor Law, and relevant manufacturing regulations.</li><li>Experience working with procurement and supply chain contracts is highly preferred.</li><li>Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to AED5,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Legal and Contract Verification: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>

Legal and Contract Verification Specialist

CONFIDENCIAL

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 Energy Policy Specialist:
 
 
 1- The Energy Policy Specialist will be responsible for communicating any key milestones or initiatives taken in developing sector-related policies across the energy sector.
 
 
 2- This involves identifying the audience and key stakeholders who may be affected by new or changes to policies and leveraging on the different communication methods to communicate the given update.
 
 
 In addition, the Energy Policy Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Policy Development team to ensure that policies, strategies, and plans are drafted and completed accurately for relevant stakeholders.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job-specific Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Support and facilitate policy development procedures at all stages of policy development.
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 Manage strategic communications plans to ensure timely execution of deliverables outlined, related to the new policy or new policy development.
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 Support and assist the Policy Development Team in developing policies.
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 Work closely with the Legal &amp; Legislative Department to ensure the alignment of water sector policies and plans with the set legislations and laws.
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 Work with the support of the Communications Department by providing content on new policies and/or policy development to the Communications Department, who assist in the creation of deliverables outlined in the entity's communications plans.
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 Manage the review and approval process with key stakeholders before releasing communication materials relating to new policy initiatives within the entity.
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 Assist in establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Public Policy, Social Policy or Communication.
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field
 
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Energy Policy Specialist

Tadweer Group

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 The Contract Senior Specialist will manage and oversee the full contract lifecycle for high-value, technical, and commercial agreements across the organization. This role requires strong industry experience in complex operational environments such as oil &amp; gas, waste management, shipping, logistics, energy, and heavy machinery operations. The position ensures contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic value optimization while supporting internal stakeholders and major projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts including EPC, O&amp;M, service agreements, supply contracts, and technical scopes.
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 Ensure all contract terms align with legal, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
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 Develop standardized templates and contracting frameworks for recurring technical services.
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 Perform in-depth commercial evaluations of vendor proposals, pricing, technical specifications, and warranties.
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 Review complex engineering scopes related to heavy machinery, marine equipment, industrial operations, and energy systems.
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 Ensure alignment between contract terms, operational requirements, and project deliverables.
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 Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Technical teams, and Project Management.
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 Lead negotiations with suppliers, contractors, marine service providers, heavy-equipment vendors, and logistics partners.
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 Support tendering activities including RFPs, RFQs, contract award recommendations, and evaluation scoring.
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 Track contract performance, SLAs, KPIs, and delivery milestones.
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 Conduct periodic contract reviews to identify cost optimization opportunities.
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 Prepare contractual summaries, dashboards, and management reports.
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Contracts Specialist/ Senior Specialist

Zaad Development

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 The Contract Manager will manage the contract administration and the technical aspects of Preparing and the negotiation of the company's RFP, RFQ&rsquo;s and contracts including contracts with Clients and contracts related to projects, operations, supporting services etc.
 
 
 Will be in charge of the pre- and post-contract management activities in addition to coordination with the group legal department.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pre-construction Phase Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Manage pre-contract activities internally and externally, coordinating with the legal and procurement teams.
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 Review, prepare, and validate RFPs, tender documents, contracts, and contract management plans.
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 Develop and implement contract management procedures aligned with project value and company standards.
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 Support tender management by providing contractual advice, handling clarifications, attending negotiation meetings, and mitigating contractual risks.
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 Coordinate contract execution with procurement to ensure favorable terms.
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 Construction Phase Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Prepare and execute contract documents upon award, ensuring compliance and favorable terms.
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 Manage all contract correspondence, notices, letters, bonds, insurances, and certificates with the Project Manager and legal team.
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 Oversee change control, variations, claims, and disputes, assessing contractual implications.
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 Support Project Managers in identifying and mitigating contractual risks.
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 Provide ongoing contractual and commercial guidance, maintaining company policies and procedures.
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 Prepare monthly reports on contractual performance, trends, risks, and deviations.
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 Perform additional duties as assigned.
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 Qualifications &amp; Skills required
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s in Civil Engineering; RICS or AACE certification; law degree preferred.
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 Minimum 15 years&rsquo; experience, including 7 years as Contract Manager; experience with PMC, developers, and large, complex UAE projects preferred.
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 Strong knowledge of FIDIC and UAE contract forms, with experience in pre- and post-contract management, drafting, change management, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.
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 Skilled in contract negotiation, implementing new contract suites, and managing high-value projects.
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 Proficient in MS Office; strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills in English.
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 Experience with specialist Quantity Surveying.
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 Able to work independently and as part of a team; capable of coaching and building small teams.
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 Professional, disciplined, ambitious, customer-focused, flexible, and able to perform under pressure.
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 Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the role.
 
 
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Contract Manager

Metropolitan Capital Real Estate

Job Title: Property SpecialistLocation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Company: Metropolitan Capital Real EstateAbout Metropolitan Capital Real EstateMetropolitan Capital Real Estate is a leading real estate brokerage firm in Abu Dhabi, offering expert services in residential and commercial property sales, leasing, and investment. We are known for our market insight, client-focused approach, and a diverse portfolio of premium properties across the UAE.Position OverviewWe are seeking a knowledgeable and client-oriented Property Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing property listings, advising clients, and facilitating real estate transactions. This role requires strong market awareness, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide expert guidance to clients on property sales, leasing, and investment opportunities</li><li>Conduct property viewings and present listings in a professional and engaging manner</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing, and legal regulations</li><li>Build and nurture relationships with clients, developers, and property owners</li><li>Negotiate offers and manage the transaction process from inquiry to closing</li><li>Collaborate with marketing and administrative teams to promote listings and manage documentation</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and UAE real estate laws</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in real estate or property consultancy</li><li>Strong understanding of the Abu Dhabi property market</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills</li><li>Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage</li><li>Valid UAE driving license and access to a vehicle preferred</li><li>Familiarity with CRM systems and property listing platforms</li><li>RERA or equivalent certification is a plus</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive commission structure</li><li>Access to exclusive property listings and developer partnerships</li><li>Marketing and administrative support</li><li>Professional development and training programs</li><li>Collaborative and dynamic work environment</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Property Specialist

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