[Clemenza]

The UAE is a federation of seven INDEPENDENT Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajmān, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.

Six out of the seven are fairly repressive. Dubai, on the other hand, is a totally different story.

Don't judge Dubai by the actions of the UAE.

[indcons]

Forgive me, Clemenza, if I am mistaken. Dubai approved the actions of the UAE...additionally, Dubai is the most powerful emirqate in the UAE. The recognition of the Taliban would not have happened without Dubai's active support.

[TheCrusader]

"Six out of the seven are fairly repressive. Dubai, on the other hand, is a totally different story. Don't judge Dubai by the actions of the UAE."

All six of the islamic states they have confederated with are typical, repressive Arab muslim states, but since Dubai has some Western style commerce and fashions that makes them completely trustworthy allies. Are you interested in buying a bridge in New York, I can sell it cheap.