The United Arab Emirates has reportedly been bankrolling efforts to improve the image of Egypt's oppressive government in the US, according to leaked emails of the UAE's ambassador to Washington. Emails allegedly belonging to Yousef al-Otaiba, released on Wednesday in The Intercept, revealed that the UAE has been essentially covering the costs
UAE ‘Bankrolling’ Washington Lobbying Efforts To Whitewash Egypt’s Human Rights Violations
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have been chief backers of Egypt’s military takeover, providing billions of dollars in support to Cairo.