The United Arab Emirates has officially halted state-funded scholarships for its citizens wishing to study at universities in the United Kingdom, a move that has been widely reported by major news outlets. This significant policy change, which came to light after British officials inquired about the absence of UK institutions from the UAE's updated list of approved global universities, is primarily driven by the UAE's concerns over potential Islamist radicalisation on British campuses and the UK's ongoing refusal to outlaw the Muslim Brotherhood. The UAE has long designated the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation and has repeatedly urged the UK and other European nations to do the same. The exclusion of British universities from the scholarship list was confirmed by UAE officials as a deliberate decision, not an oversight, with sources indicating a desire to prevent Emirati students from being 'radicalised' while abroad. This decision effectively removes UK universities from the pool of institutions where Emirati students can receive government financial support for their tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs. While existing scholarship recipients will continue to receive funding, new students reliant on state support will be directed to universities in other countries, including the US, Australia, France, and Israel, which remain on the approved list. Wealthier Emirati families can still opt to self-fund their children's education in the UK. Furthermore, the UAE has indicated that it will no longer recognise degrees obtained from institutions not on its accredited list, potentially diminishing the value of UK qualifications for Emirati graduates. This development underscores deepening tensions in the long-standing relationship between the UAE and the UK, affecting thousands of Emirati students, as the UK was previously a highly popular destination for them. The UK government, in response, has affirmed its commitment to combating extremism and ensuring student welfare on campuses.