| United Arab Emirates at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | UAE |
| NOC | United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 4 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Nabil Tahlak [1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The United Arab Emirates competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.
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