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At the weekend, the attorney-general of the United Arab Emirates said that pilot Hamad Saif al-Shamsi underwent a “drift towards extremism and terrorism”…
According to The Guardian, at the weekend, the attorney-general of the United Arab Emirates said that pilot Hamad Saif al-Shamsi underwent a “drift towards extremism and terrorism” while studying in Melbourne.
That is why the Coalition will tighten visa laws to keep those who preach hatred out of Australia and deport non-citizens who promote violent extremism.
This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include FlyDubai, United Arab Emirates and Hamad Saif.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- FlyDubai, United Arab Emirates, Hamad Saif, Melbourne
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- Politics
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