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The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from the U.S.-led maritime coalition tasked with securing tense Gulf waterways that are vital to the global oil trade. The Bahrain-headquartered Combined Maritime Forces was established in 2001, initially as a partnership between 12 nations. The UAE remains a partner nation, despite putting its participation on hold. The CMF still includes 38 partner nations, of which the UAE is one. About UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi Currency: UAE dirham