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Branches & federation
How national branches work with KBN World.
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Getting ranked from the UAE: a guide to KBN United Arab Emirates
Athletes whose KBN country is the United Arab Emirates apply online and are verified by KBN UAE in Dubai before KBN World HQ issue...
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Founded 2023 in Dubai with 19 member clubs, 2 licensed fighters and 3 sanctioned events. President Khalid Al Mansoori.
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