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How World Cup expansion is driving Asia's naturalisation arms race

When the United Arab Emirates line up against Iraq on Thursday for the fifth and final round of Asian qualification for next year's World Cup, it is likely that over half of the home starting XI in Abu Dhabi will be foreign-born. The UAE are, however, merely another participant in a naturalisation arms race in the continent that has been boosted by the expansion of the World Cup from 32 teams to 48.

Soccer (FIFA)

US politics

fromTruthout

3 weeks ago

US Urged to End Arms Sales to UAE as It Backs Genocidal Paramilitary in Sudan

U.S. faces pressure to stop arms transfers to the UAE after UAE-backed RSF's slaughter in el-Fasher amid Sudan's humanitarian catastrophe.

Miscellaneous

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

3 months ago

Foreign Office warns 'terrorists are very likely to attack' at a popular tourist destination - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Terrorists are very likely to attack popular tourist destinations in the United Arab Emirates.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechzine Global

6 months ago

UAE to build largest AI campus outside US after agreement

UAE is building a major AI campus in Abu Dhabi as part of a US partnership.

The agreement reflects a shift in US AI policy towards the UAE.

Washington DC

fromNew York Post

6 months ago

World's tallest building lit up with American flag as President Trump arrives in UAE

The UAE honored President Trump with a light tribute of the American flag on the Burj Khalifa during his visit.