Union of Arab Republics (1972) already announced to merge bilaterally in a closer union (also called "United Arab Republic") within the federation. Although further discussions were not held, in January 1973 the Iraqi regime assured Egypt and Syria its full military and economical support in case of a new war against Israel. Iraq's offer to create a Joint Military Command was rejected however. Union of Arab Republics (1972) In March 1972 Ba'athist Iraq proposed Egypt and Syria to re-establish the United Arab Republic which dissolved in 1971. The Iraqi proposal was an immediate reaction to Jordan's proposal for a United Arab Kingdom but collided with
United Arab Emirates national rugby union team (2 wins, 1 loss) UAE 53 - 22 Thailand UAE 19 - 20 Malaysia UAE 16 - 12 Chinese Taipei 2014 Asian Five Nations Division 1: 1 loss. 2013 Asian Five Nations: 5th (4 losses) 2012 Asian Five Nations: 4th (1 win, 3 losses) 2011 Asian Five Nations: 3rd (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses) Their Test record against all nations: United Arab Emirates national rugby union team The United Arab Emirates National Rugby Union Team represents the United Arab Emirates in rugby union. They compete in the annual Asia Rugby Competitions. They were once part of the Arabian Gulf