UAE Cuts UK Study Funding Over Islamist Radicalization Fears

By Abida Kahlun

Bureau Chief, Helsinki,

SNN News Finland

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced cuts in funding for Emirati students planning to study in the United Kingdom,

citing concerns that students could be radicalized by Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated Islamist groups on British campuses.

Officials noted that this decision reflects a growing perception among certain Arab states that European universities, including in

the UK, may pose a risk of extremist influence on young students. This move underscores the UAE’s cautious approach towards international education and its focus on preventing radicalization.

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