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UAE Considers Closing US Bases Amid Rising Tensions

4/21/2026

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  • Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a senior Emirati commentator, argues the UAE should consider closing U.S. military bases.
  • He says the UAE can defend itself and should rely on advanced weaponry.
  • Nadim Koteich, a media commentator, counters that the United States remains a reliable ally.
  • UAE faces strain from the war, with Iran's attacks contributing to over $120 billion in market capitalization losses and a 16% drop in Dubai's real estate index.