The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly restricted government funding for its citizens seeking to study at British universities, citing concerns over Islamist radicalization on UK campuses and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood. While privately funded students can still enroll, state scholarships are now directed to institutions in other countries. This decision, which omits UK universities from an approved list for scholarships, follows diplomatic strains between the UAE and UK over the latter's approach to Islamist groups. Official data indicating an increase in students flagged for radicalization concerns has reportedly heightened UAE worries.