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Dubai potentate (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

emir

(Other definitions for emir that I've seen before include "Muslim chief" , "Arabian ruler" , "Local chief" , "Arab leader" , "Islamic title" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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