UAE Cuts UK Scholarships Over Radicalisation Fears

January 9, 2026 10:50 am

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The UAE halted scholarships for⁣ UK studies, citing‍ Muslim ‌Brotherhood concerns, sharply reducing Emirati student enrolment/Image: AP

The United Arab ‍Emirates is strategically adjusting its higher ‌education funding⁤ priorities, significantly impacting Emirati students pursuing studies in the ⁣United Kingdom. this shift reflects escalating diplomatic ‍tensions stemming from differing perspectives on the Muslim Brotherhood, and raises significant questions⁢ about the future of academic collaboration⁤ between the ⁢two nations.As of January 9, 2026, the UAE has taken definitive steps to curtail government financial support for its

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