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The UAE was one of three countries in the world to recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.


The UAE has been a key transfer point for illegal shipments of nuclear components to Iran, North Korea and Lybia.


According to the FBI, money was transferred to the 9/11 hijackers through the UAE banking system.


After 9/11, the Treasury Department reported that the UAE was not cooperating in efforts to track down Osama Bin Laden's bank accounts.