The Handball Federation of the United Arab Emirates has informed the International Handball Federation that they withdraw their national team from participation in the Men’s Handball World Championship which will take place from 15 January to 1 February 2015 in Qatar.

Just like in the case of Bahrain, the case will be handled by the Council of the International Handball Federation in its next meeting scheduled for 21 November 2015, when a corresponding decision regarding this matter will be made and announced.

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