Mubarak

American

[moo-bahr-uhk] / muˈbɑr ək /

noun

(Mohammed) Hosni 1928–2020, Egyptian political leader: president 1981–2011.

Mubarak British

/ mʊˈbɑːrək /

noun

( Muhammad ) Hosni (ˈhʊsnɪ). born 1928, Egyptian statesman: president of Egypt from 1981-2011; ousted from office after mass demonstrations

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The fall of Ben Ali precipitated the resignation of Hosni Mubarak of Egypt.

From BBC

In 2023, Kuwait signed seven memoranda of understanding with China on projects including the Mubarak al-Kabeer Port, as well as housing, water treatment and renewable energy.

From Barron's

The project was hit by financial crises, the 2011 Arab Spring – which deposed Mubarak and led to years of turmoil - the Covid 19 pandemic, and regional wars.

From BBC

Pep Guardiola's side endured a miserable time last term but chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said this tournament will mark the start of a new season, rather than a continuation of the previous one.

From BBC

"We assess that IS-Somalia is 80% or more foreign fighters, mostly from North Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania and the Middle East, in that order," says Mr Mubarak.

From BBC

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