UAE Extends Mandatory Military Service for Some to 16 Months
A spectator waves the Emirati flag as troops march.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The United Arab Emirates says it has extended its mandatory military service for men who graduated from high school from 12 to 16 months.
The UAE's armed forces made the announcement in a statement issued late Saturday.