Terrorism in the United Arab Emirates describes the terrorist attacks in the United Arab Emirates as well as steps taken by Emirati government to counter the threat of terrorism . Although terrorist attacks are rare , the UAE has been listed as a place used by investors to raise funds to support militants in Afghanistan , Pakistan , and financing of the September 11 attacks . Businesses based in the UAE have been implicated in the funding of the Taliban and the Haqqani network . In the 72nd session of the UN General assembly in New York , UAE foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the United Arab Emirates policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism financing
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Terrorism in the United Arab Emirates