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What does this MR do and why?

Introduce CI_MERGE_REQUEST_DRAFT predefined variable

Adds a new predefined variable, CI_MERGE_REQUEST_DRAFT, which indicates whether a merge request is a draft.

Issue: #275981 (closed)

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How to set up and validate locally

Create a merge request pipeline and verify that the CI_MERGE_REQUEST_DRAFT variable correctly reflects whether the merge request is in draft status or not.

Edited Mar 01, 2025 by Ivane Gkomarteli