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🇦🇪 HGS@Sajwani

What the authentic Emirati 🇦🇪 “Ayyala dance” means and why it was performed during President Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE 🧵

SummaryThe Ayyala is a traditional Emirati men's dance performed in two rows that symbolizes unity, pride, and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is traditionally performed at weddings, celebrations, and official state events as an expression of hospitality and joy, and was performed during President Trump's visit to the UAE as a cultural welcome.May 16, 20254 tweets♥ 35.1K

Warfare Analysis@warfareanalysis

A leaked WikiLeaks cable from 2007 reveals some of UAE Mohammed bin Zayed’s views on free elections, Islam, Quran schools…. Pakistan… 🧵 Thread 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

SummaryA 2007 WikiLeaks cable reveals UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed's views on democracy, Islam, and regional threats, including his opposition to free elections in Muslim countries (claiming voters would choose Islamists), concerns about Iran and jihadist groups, and skepticism about Quranic schools. The cable also documents his frustration with U.S. pressure on democracy while his government follows American orders on foreign policy and security issues.Nov 1, 202511 tweets♥ 7.7K