[jdm]

"The Jihadis hate the UAE and their pro-western stance."

UAE not cooperating in efforts to track down Osama Bin Laden’s bank accounts after 9/11 was pro-western?

[Frank_Discussion]

Nope, it wasn't. But many other things about UAE is pro-western, thus earning the hatred of the Jihadis. I was talking of why Jihadis may attack there, not why we should be leery of them - two distinct subjects.

[notes2005]

They are not our ally


Al Qaeda's Gold: Following Trail to Dubai

http://www.globalpolicy.org/nations/corrupt/2002/0218gold.htm

"Dubai's links to suspected terrorist financing and money laundering have long been a point of contention between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. "There is no question the UAE was used by terrorists, the question is why," a U.S. official said. "It is no more lax and unregulated than many places. The answer is, Dubai is so damn convenient."

[FreeReign]

UAE not cooperating in efforts to track down Osama Bin Laden’s bank accounts after 9/11 was pro-western?

Source?