http://www.statenews.com In an area of the world marred by conflict, Dubai is attempting to establish itself in the United Arab Emirates as the “stabilized factor.” MSU will be the first and only American university to have a presence in the city, after finalizing a partnership with TECOM Investments and the Dubai International Academic City on Tuesday morning. en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 webmaster@statenews.com