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The UAE announces compulsory military service for males aged 18 to 30. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, confirms the endorsement by the country's cabinet. The implementation timeline for this new policy has yet to be disclosed. The move aims to strengthen national defense capabilities and enhance the UAE's military readiness.
Saturday, 18 January, 2014