The “jewel of the Gulf” could face serious threats if the UAE enters the ongoing Iran war, warned top US economist Jeffrey Sachs, raising concerns over vulnerabilities in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, considered 'safe havens' in the Middle East region.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Sachs said these cities, built as global tourism and financial hubs rather than fortified military zones, could be exposed in the event of escalation. He criticised the UAE’s alignment with the US and Israel, calling it a strategic misstep.
