Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits PDL for Padel, tucked away beside a ministry complex on Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Park, a perfect venue for government officials to try out the UAE's newest national sport, and to chew the ear of the higher-ups.
Where do Abu Dhabi's government functionaries go to ingratiate themselves with their superiors? How do its ambitious expats win appointments to new state-run investment units? For those with sufficient hand-eye coordination, the answer is PDL for Padel, a low-key padel tennis club close to the government buildings in the city's Al Muntazah area.
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