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 4  ............ ............................. ...........................  1. Scope 
4  ......... ........................................... ................   2. Terms and Definitions 
6  ....... ..................... ....................... ..................   3. Technical Requirements 
7  ....... ............. ....................... ..........................   4. General Requirements  
16  ....................... ........................ ......................   5. Annex (1) - 
Complementary Standards 
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4 1- Scope 
This technical regulation specifies the requirements Small Series Production Vehicles (SSPV’s). This is 
applicable to UAE built and/or Imported vehicles , new or used. Excluded are motorcycles, trailers  and semi- 
trailers, caravans and tractors.  
 
1.1- Category 01. Small Series Pr oduction Vehicles – Replica   
SSPV Replica Vehicles are defined as Commercial or Pr ivate Vehicles which utilize an OEM Chassis, Steering, 
Suspension and Brakes, (re-body) either imported or manufactured in the United Arab Emirates 
(Design and constructed based on produced vehicles) 
 1.2- Category 02. Low Volume Produc tion Vehicles–Commercial Production 
SSPV Commercial vehicles are defined as a vehicle manuf actured by a commercial enti ty for the purposes of 
sale to the general public, either imported, or manufactured in the United Arab Emirates for new design 
vehicles (Design and constructed not based on produced vehicles).   
 
1.3- Category 03. Small Series Production Vehicles- Kit Cars 
Kit cars are defined as a set of parts that a manufactu rer sells and the buyer himself then assembles into a 
functioning car. Usually, many of the major mechanical  systems such as the engine and transmission are 
sourced from donor vehicles or purchased new from other vendors.  
 
1.4- Category 4. Low Volume Prod uction Vehicles – Racing Cars  
SSPV Motorsport vehicles are defined as any vehicl e manufactured specifically for the purposes of 
Motorsport. For purpose of racing according to FIA guild lines 
 2- Terms and Definitions For the purpose of these technical standards, th e following terms and definitions shall apply: 
 
- Authority:  Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology (ESMA). 
- Competent Authorities:  Any federal, local governmental or affiliated authority of the UAE 
who have been authorized by ESMA to inspect and implement the technical regulation. 
 
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5 - Country:  United Arab Emirates (UAE). 
- Standard: A standard is a document that provid es requirements, specifications, guidelines or 
characteristics that can be used consistently to  ensure that materials, products, processes and 
services are fit for their purpose.-  
-  Approved Standard: A standard that is adopted by ESMA as a UAE standard, and 
It symbolize by (UAE.S) or (م ع أ  / ق م )
-Small Series Producti on Vehicles (SSPV’s):  Vehicles that do not exceed th e production 75 cars annually 
- Emissions: Substances airborne to the atmosphere, which aris e in the running of the vehicle, due to exhaust 
gases, evaporative fuel and cr ankcase emissions. They includ e carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons  
- Passenger’s motor vehicle:  A vehicle powered by an internal comb ustion engine used on public roads. to 
be modified  
- Drive train:  Consists of the engine, transmission, universal , control arms, drive shaft, axles and wheels. 
- Adaptor (Spacer):  Component placed between two mechanical pa rts to adjust the distance between them. 
- Licensing Authority:  Authority that is responsible for the registration    of Small Series Production Vehicles. 
- Body floor height:  The vertical distance between the ground  and the top of the passenger compartment 
(cab) floor, measured directly belo w the center of the steering wheel. 
- Frame:  The main longitudinal structural members of the chassis of the vehicle (for  vehicles with unitized 
body construction) or the lower ma in longitudinal structural member s of the body of the vehicle. 
- Frame Height:  means the vertical distance between the gr ound and the lowest point on the frame, 
measured when the vehicle is unladed on a level surf ace at the lowest point on the frame midway between 
the front axle and the second axle on the vehicle. 
- Multipurpose passenger vehicle (MPV) : A motor vehicle designed to  carry a maximum of nine  persons or 
goods equivalent by weight, which has special  features for occasional off-road  operation 
- Auxiliary Liquid Fuel Tank:  An additional fuel tank and any other components attached directly there to 
and designed to supplement the vehicle's liquid fuel ca rrying capability beyond that provided by the vehicle 
manufacturer. 
- Liquid fuel:  Fuel that is liquid at normal at mospheric pressures and temperatures. 
- Vehicle Control Module : A term for any embedded system that co ntrols one or more of the electrical 
systems or subsystems in a motor vehicle.  
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6 - Engine Management System : An electronic control device primaril y for the purpose of controlling fuel 
injection, Ignition and engine support systems. 
- Aftermarket:  The market for replacement parts, accessories,  and equipment for the care or enhancement of 
the original product, especially an automobile, after its sale to the consumer. 
- Engine:  The engine itself in conjunc tion with related components. 
Small Series Production Vehicles (SSPV’s): Vehicles that do not exceed the production 75 cars annually   
 
3-Technical Requirements  for SSPV Categories 
3.1 - Category 1: SSPV’s – Replica  
a. Inspection process will be required at specific production stages  
b. Welding samples must be submitted an d approved prior to commencement 
c. Vehicles will be subject to standard registration  emissions (Exhaust & Noise) testing procedures    
according to UAE Standards 
 
3.2- Category 2: SSPV’s – Commercial Production  
 
a. Design approval will be required prior to commen cement. Designs must be submitted to the ESMA 
Technical committee. 
b. CAD Drawings of all structural ar eas and fabricated components 
c. FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) test repor t of all structural and fabricated components 
utilized within the construction of the crash struct ure must be submitted with the application (This 
will include glass panel calculations if they form  an integral member of the crash structure.  
d. Production facilities will be requir ed to be Approved and Certified by the Competent Authority 
e. Welders will require Certification by a recognized Authority or Institute. 
f. Full traceability of production materials must be available for Quality Assurance purposes 
g. A full Drive Cycle Emissions Compliance report accordin g to UAE standards must be available for each 
Vehicle Model produced. 
 
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7 3.3- Category 3: SS PV’s – Kit cars  
a. Design approval will be required prior to commen cement. Designs must be submitted to the ESMA 
Technical committee. 
b. CAD Drawings of all structural ar eas and fabricated components 
c. FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) test repor t of all structural and fabricated components 
utilized within the construction of the crash struct ure must be submitted with the application (This 
will include glass panel calculations if they form  an integral member of the crash structure.  
d. Production facilities will be requir ed to be Approved and Certified by the Competent Authority 
e. Welders will require Certification by a recognized Authority or Institute 
f. Full traceability of production materials must be available for Quality Assurance purposes 
g. A full Drive Cycle Emissions Compliance report accordin g to UAE standards must be available for each 
Vehicle Model produced. 
h. Emissions Compliance Certificate must be av ailable for each Vehicle Model produced 
 
3.4- Category 4: SSPV’s – Racing Cars 
All requirements for Motorsport vehicles are regula ted by the worldwide motorsport sanctioning body, 
Federation International De L’Autom obile (FiA) Materials, design and in stallation regulations are strictly 
enforced by the National Sporting Authority (ASN) an d vehicle production procedures are available from the 
ASN.  
  
4- General Requirements  
1. Engine  
 
1.1 Category 1 SSPV’s engine capacities are subject to  approval on entire vehicle design submissions. 
1.2 Category 2 and 3 SSPV’s engine capacities may no t exceed the maximum engine size offered for the 
specific model by the OEM Manufacturer. 
1.3 When the engine is larger in power output than the original engine offered by the vehicle 
manufacturer as standard or optional equipment, th e vehicle must be upgraded with the appropriate 
parts and equipments, e.g. brakes, front and rear su spension, fire extinguisher and appropriate seat 
belts. 
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8 1.4 The engine shall be installed in such a way to ensure proper engine mount ing.  Engines shall be 
securely fastened to the vehicle frame or unit bo dy with bolts and mounting hardware designed to 
accommodate the engine.  Engine mounting frames or  brackets that are crac ked, broken, or display 
improper welding will cause the vehicle to fail in inspection. 
1.5 Engines shall be located outside the compartment of th e vehicle that is intended for use by the driver 
or passenger (passenger compartment).  The en gine shall be separated (from the passenger 
compartment) and shielded by a firewall that is (a ) constructed of a metal or comparable insulated 
fire retarding material acting as protective barri er, (b) capable of withstanding forces normally 
encountered in collisions and (c) designed to retard  the spread of fire from the engine compartment 
into the passenger compartment. 
1.6 All the moving parts and components of the engine, that are accessible to inadvertent contact during 
normal operating conditions and those that may caus e personal injury to persons standing outside of 
the vehicle, shall be effectiv ely screened or shielded.  
 
2.0 -  Forced Induction Systems  
 
2.1       Forced Induction will only  be approved on Category 2 and 3 SSPV’ s on submission of complete vehicle  
                designs.  
2.2       Category 1 SSPV will only be approved if originally insta lled on the Donor Chassis (SSPV 2) or OEM 
option on SSPV 3 vehicles.  
2.3       Forced Induction will necessitate the upgrading of braking sy stem, rims, tyres and suspension to 
manufacturer’s highest optional standard. Modifi cations that are not permitted under these 
Standards are the fitting of turbo/superchargers to an engine that results in the power/torque output 
of the engine not being compatible with the original vehicle driveline. 
2.4        If a Manufacturers option Forced Induction En gine is installed, all suppor ting systems including safety 
items, emission control systems, Intercooler piping, Blow off valv es, etc should be installed in 
accordance with Manufacturers specifications. 
2.5        It is accepted to install an aftermarket Fo rced Induction System (Super ch arger, turbocharger .etc) as 
long as the engine is identical in operation to the OEM system it replaces, the system is in compliance 
with the exhaust/noise emission standards and the system are installed according to Manufacturers 
instructions. 
2.6       The engine must be operated exclusively on commercially av ailable unleaded fuel. All Category 
1 SSPV vehicles will comply with EURO 4 emissions for Diesel and gasoline engines  
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9 2.7        All of the emission control equipment orig inally fitted to the replacement engine must be fitted and 
operational. An appropriate catalytic converter mu st be fitted in the vehicle’s exhaust system. 
2.6        When an OEM standard exhaust system is not used, the sound le vel emitted must be within the limits 
specified by these Technical Standards. 
2.8        All fuel, brake and electrical comp onents that are located in close proximity to the 
turbocharger/supercharger, must be shielded to prevent excessive heat affecting performance or 
safety of these components. 
2.9      All components ad ded must be of a standard suitable for the application. E.g. temporary installations of 
any component will not be approved 
 
3.0 Engine Management Systems OEM engine management systems may be  replaced by aftermarket units prov ided the following is adhered to: 
 
3.1         All electronically co ntrolled emission devices are utilized and functioning as per OEM manufacturers 
specifications 
3.2        Aftermarket engine management systems must be issued with a Drive Cycle Emission Test Certificate, 
which includes drive-ability testing and issued by the Competent Authorities.  
3.3        The Engine Management Syst em is installed in a professional manner. 
 4.0 Exhaust Systems  
4.1 Installation or use of aftermarket part is allowed provided there is a reasonable basis that such 
installation and use will not adversely affect em issions performance mentioned in UAE.S GSO 1680 
and UAE.S GSO 144. Reasonable basis can be consider ed as existing if there is written document by 
the manufacturer of the part that emissions tests have been conducted and reveal that the part 
complies the requirements of the above-mentioned standards. 
4.2 A vehicle shall be equipped with a leak-proof exha ust system that includes the exhaust manifold(s) or 
headers, the piping leading from the flange of the exhaust manifold(s) or headers, the muffler(s), and 
the tail piping. 
4.3 Exhaust systems shall discharge the exhaust fumes at  a location to the rear of the vehicle body or 
direct the exhaust fumes outward from the side of th e vehicle body or upward at a location rearward 
of any operable side windows.  
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10 4.4 No part of the exhaust system shall pass through the passenger comp artment or in close proximity to 
the fuel system, unless it is effectively shielded. 
4.5 No part of the exhaust system shall contain a muffler cutout or by-pass. 
4.6 The modified vehicle shall not emit noise more th an 95 decibels when tested as per exhaust noise 
test.   
 5.0 Fuel System  
5.1 Every vehicle shall have a fuel system that is securely fastened to the vehicle so as not to interfere 
with the vehicle's operation. The components, such as the tank, tubing, hoses, and pump, must be of 
leak proof design and be securely attached with fa steners designed for that purpose. All fuel system 
vent lines and fuel lines must extend outside of the passenger compartment and be positioned as not 
to be in contact with the high temperature surfaces  or moving components. The fuel pipe should be 
laid in the original rout of the fuel system. The use of pressed fittings or A/N ho se ends in high flow / 
high-pressure fuel system is mandatory.  
5.2 Only a flexible hose specifically designed, manufac tured and marked for use as a fuel hose, should be 
used for fuel supply or return in the fuel system. Th e pressure rating of the fu el hose must not be less 
than the operating pressure of the fuel system. 
5.3 The fuel line connection to the engine shall be of a flexible design, and of a length sufficient to 
accommodate all engine vibrations and movements of  the engine with respect to the vehicle frame. 
5.4 The fuel tank shall not be located in the engine compartment.  The fuel tank shall be shielded from 
passenger compartment by a flameproof barrier, and equipped with a filler cap designed to prevent 
fuel spillage from the filler openin g when the cap is in place.  
5.5       Fill caps shall be thre aded or bayonet type or equivalent and shall be provided with a gasket. 
 
 5.6       The tank, its fittings, line and all line conne ctions, fill pipe openings, and venting systems must be 
exterior to the breathable atmosphere of the pa ssenger and luggage compartments.  The tank, its 
fittings, line and line connections shall not pass within  3 inches [7.62 centimeters] of any part of the 
exhaust system unless a suitable heat shield is used  in which case a minimum separation of 2 inches 
[5.08 centimeters] shall be maintain ed.  No portion of any auxiliary liq uid fuel tank shall be installed 
to extend downward below the lowest portion of the vehicle's axle housing, differential housing, 
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11 body or frame, whichever is lowest, with the vehi cle sitting on a level plan e loaded to its maximum 
gross vehicle weight rating and tyres inflated  to their minimum recommended cold pressure. 
 
5.7       The manufacturer shall provide the tank wi th clear and concise printed instructions for its safe 
installation and use.  The tank shall be securely a ttached to the vehicle by means of suitable hangers 
or brackets provided by the manufac turer.  The fuel line connections from the auxiliary liquid fuel 
tank to the primary system, including a selection co ntrol valve, shall not render the primary system 
inoperative for any of its functions.   
            The replacement tank or auxiliary tank shall be certified by an y international standards, or shall have 
declaration and undertaking letter from the supplier.  
 
5.8 If a fuel system includes a selection control valve wh ich is operable by the driver to control the flow of 
fuel from two or more tanks, the valve must be installed so that ei ther: (1) the driver may operate it 
while watching the roadway and without leaving the dr iving position; or (2) the driver must stop the 
vehicle and leave the driving position in order to oper ate the valve.  If no tank selection control valve 
is used, each tank line must be equipped with a ch eck valve to prevent back feeding from one tank to 
the other.   
 
6.0 Brake System 
The vehicle shall be equipped with a parking brake that must operate on at least two wheels on the same axle, 
and when applied it must be capable of holding the vehi cle on any grade on which the vehicle is operated. The 
parking brake must be separately actuat ed so that failure of any part of th e service brake actuation system will 
not diminish the vehicle's park ing brake holding capability. 
The full brake system should be certified in accordan ce with UAE.S GSO ECE13 or equivalent international 
standards and pass the brake test  
7.0  Chassis and Frame 
 
7.1      Chassis Cross members for engine and drive trai n location may be removable if desired.  The flange 
plates and bolts shall be of suitable size and th e nuts and threaded bosses shall have thread depth 
appropriate for the application. 
7.2     A vehicle shall be equipped with  a frame consisting of structural beams or channels, or structural tubing, 
or unitized construction capable of supporting the vehicle, its load, and the torque produced by the 
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12 power source under all conditions of operation. The frame structure shall be essentially rigid, free of 
cracks and visual indications of weakne ss, such as bending or buckling.    
7.3      A vehicle shall be equipped  with a floor pan under the entire pa ssenger compartment.  The floorpan 
shall be capable of supporting the weight of the num ber of occupants that the vehicle is designed to 
carry in the designated seating positions . 
 
7.4- Minimum Standards for Choice of Nuts and Bolts 
Grade Applicability 
Ungraded bolts: Panel fixing, floor  panel fixing, and lightly loaded 
brackets. 
Grade 5 or metric 8.8 bolts:  Seat belts,  moderately loaded members, suspension 
mounts, cross member. 
Grade 8 or metric 10.9 bolts:  Brake caliper s, master and slave cylinder mounts, steering 
arms and all suspension assemblies. 
 
 
7.5 The bolt or fastener should be long enough to ensure that at least one clear turn  of thread is visible. 
This applies to all nuts, including the ny lon and locking nuts. Locking devices must  be fitted to all 
fasteners. These devices include spring and shak e proof washers, nylon nuts, deformed thread 
locknuts, castellated nuts with split or roll pins, lock wire, split pins, locking tabs, and staking. 
 
8.0  Steering & Suspension 
 
8.1 All SSPV vehicles shall be equipped with a circul ar steering wheel having an outside diameter of not 
less than 34 cm [13 inches cm]. 
8.2 The steering system shall remain  unobstructed from stop to stop.  
8.3 The range of movement between the axle and the frame of a modifi ed vehicle shall be limited in a 
manner which, under all normal conditions of su spension, compression and rebound, shall prevent 
the following: contact between the wheels, including the tyres, and any part of the vehicle frame or 
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13 chassis; contact between the suspended and unsuspended portions of the vehicle except at 
suspension component attachment points and at  those points which are designed and suitably 
cushioned to limit extreme suspension movement; and prevent any brake hose from becoming fully 
extended.  
8.4 Welding any component on a steering system is no t permitted. All modifications shall be suitably 
retained by spindle nuts and split pins . 
8.5 There shall be no heating or welding of co il springs, leaf spri ngs, or torsion bars.  
8.6       Double shear – All shear style su spension mounts shall be in double shear.  
8.7 Whenever the suspension system provided by th e original recognized vehi cle manufacturer has been 
altered, supplemented, or adjusted in a manner wh ich changes the height of the vehicle frame all 
suspension components on the same  axle shall be changed in an equivalent manner, the lateral (side 
to side) aspect of the vehicle frame shall be horizont al when the vehicle is at rest on a level surface, 
and longitudinal (front to rear) slope of the vehicle is permitted so long as all other suspension system and body height requirements wi thin this section are the same.  
 
8.8 No person shall operate any motor vehicle wi th a frame height greater than as specified:  
 
Vehicle Class by GVWR                 Maximum Frame Height 
 
Passenger Cars                                  55.88 centimeters [22 inches] 
 
Trucks and MPVs 
2041 Kg and under                       60.96 centimeters [24 inches] 
2041- 3402 Kg.                        66.04 centimeters [26 inches] 
3402- 4536 Kg.                                 71.12 centimeters [28 inches]  
 
09.0  Exterior Projection Specifications.  
9.1 All hard wheel arches must be ‘turned inwards’, or  have a radius of curvature of at least 2.5mm.  
9.2 Grills, gaps, slots, grooves, channels, recesses and holes that have a width of  10mm or less must be 
blunted.  
9.3 Fiberglass reinforced plastic panel edge must be blunted.  
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14 9.4 The body structure of a vehicle shall be free of sh arp edges and projections in all interior and exterior 
locations where they may be in contact with persons under the normal use and care of the vehicle 
shall also be free from sharp ed ges.  This requirement does not include those locations usually 
accessible only when the vehicle is hoisted or part ially dismantled for the purpose of maintenance or 
repair. 
 
10.0  Bonnet Scoop  
Permitted providing the system (scoop) does no t interfere with the driver’s visibility  
 
11.0  Car Seats, Seating Arrangements & Seat Belts  
Car Seats, Seating Arrangements & Seat Belts should co mply with the approved UAE technical regulation  in 
annex no. 12.0  Bull bars  
12.1      Fiberglass, carbon  fiber and other composite material are acce pted as long as there is no internally 
reinforcement with heavy steel that is welded to the main chassis  
12.2      Steel / Aluminiu m bull bars are permitted only if originally  supplied as a vehicle manufacturer’s option 
with appropriate Quality Assurance Ce rtificates by the Manufacturer.  
13.0 Bumpers 
Bumpers should comply with approved UA E technical regulation in annex no.1 
14.0 Rims & Tyres  
14.1      Specialty tyres may be us ed if they comply with the technica l specifications in section 19 of 
UAE.S/GSO 42.  Wheels shall not be altered from th e wheel manufacturer design and application. This 
should be further supported by the GSO conformity certificate and comply with the speed and load 
codes.  
14.2    The tyres shall not touch any part of th e body during the moving and not obstructing it. 
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15 14.3      The load rating of a wheel  as determined by the wheel manufactu rer, either by a stamp on the wheel 
or in the wheel manufacturer’s literature, shall not be exceeded.  If such a load rating is not available, 
the wheel shall not be used on the vehicle.  Wh eel load rating requirements are determined by 
dividing the vehicle’s heaviest gross axle weight rati ng (G.A.W.R.) by 2.  The axle weight rating for 
most vehicles is shown on the identification label lo cated on the driver’s side door jam, gas tank door, 
trunk lid or glove compartment.  
14.4       All tyres sha ll be mounted according to the recommended procedures of the manufacturers of tyre 
and the tyre machine.  The tyre manufacture reco mmendations of rim width must be followed and 
the wheel size shall be according to the referenc e manual for the given country.  The Tire and Rim 
Association (TRA) publish the reference manual for th e United States of America, the European Tyre 
and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO) publish the reference manual for Europe, the reference 
manual for Japan is published by Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JATMA). 
14.5       Wheels must be free from  damage, cracking, and rust so as to no t to contribute or influence the safe 
operation, mounting, or performance of the wheel in  service.  Wheels may not be drilled, welded 
shaved, cut or otherwise altered from the wh eel manufacturer’s design and application  
14.6       Any modificati on on the structure of the wheels are not allowed  
 
14.7    Tyre-to-fender clearances and tyre-to-suspensi on clearances should be installed in a manner that 
prevents rubbing and scuffing.  Wheel balance we ights shall not be in contact with suspension 
components and tires shall not be in contact with fenders. 
14.8    A wheel shall not use fewer fa steners than the wheel and vehicle was designed for, and must be set at 
the appropriate retention toque value according to the size of the fastener.  See vehicle manufacturer 
manual handbook for the number of fasten ers and recommended torque value.  
14.9   Slick and racing tyres ar e not allowed to use on road  
  
 
 
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16  
Annex No.(1) 
Complementary Standard  
 
Standards Title  Standards Numbe r   S.No.  
Motor Vehicles -  General Requirements   UAE.S GSO 42  1  
Motor Vehicles -  Allowable Limits Of Gaseous 
Pollutants Emitted To The Atmosphere From Unleaded 
Gasoline Engined Vehicles  UAE.S GSO 1680  2  
Motor Vehicles – Allowable Limits Of Gaseous 
Pollutants Emitted To The Atmosphere From Heavy Duty Diesel Engined Vehicles
  UAE.S GSO 144  3  
Motor Vehicles: Braking System of Passenger Cars 
and Multi-Purpose Vehicles  UAE.S GSO 13  4  
Motor Vehicles – Front And Rear Exterior Protection 
Device For Passenger Cars (Bumpers , ETC….) And its Methods of Test
  UAE.S GSO 41  5  
 
  
 
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