Union of Arab Republics (1972) 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 the already established Federation of Arab Republics and failed because of Iraqi–Syrian differences. The United Arab Kingdom plan was angrily rejected by the Palestinians, the Arab League and the Islamic States as well as by Israel. The Iraqi counter-proposal urged to include the PLO (to fight united for the liberation of Palestine) in an "Union of Arab Republics"
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