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The Latest Breaking News from Dubai

UK property investor flees Dubai on £150K jet after debris from Iranian drone fell on Villa

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The Independent UK

‘I moved to Dubai a week before the war started’

A British man moved out to Dubai a week before Iranian drones and missiles started flying over the country as retaliation for US-Israeli strikes.

The Independent UK

British businessman in Dubai paid £150,000 to charter private jet for ‘easy way out’ as Iran war rages

Samuel Leeds saw debris from a drone fall onto his family’s home – but told The Independent he didn’t take the extraordinary measures to leave the UAE due to the missiles

The Independent UK

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Britons in Dubai fear leaving war-hit Middle East because they might get taxed at home, say experts

Thousands of Britons are stranded in the Middle East due to the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran

The Independent UK

Fact check: Did French border guards mock influencers returning from Dubai amid Iran war?

Social media posts have showed French border guards stationed in airport arrivals with signs that appear to read, “to all the influencers and other people in tax havens such as Dubai, the tax authorities wish you a smooth return to France". But is this real?

Euronews

The Gulf’s delicate balancing act between the US and Iran is now in flames

As Israel and the US continued to bomb Iran after killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran lashed out at its neighbours. Among the targets of Iranian drone strikes were a hotel in Dubai, a port in Oman, gas facilities in Qatar, and multiple US bases and embassies in…

The Conversation

British influencer charters £100k private jet to flee Dubai amid Iran war

Property investor and influencer Samuel Leeds has come under scrutiny for his ‘insensitive comments’ after escaping the Middle East

Evening Standard

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Qatar Airways sets up Oman hub for passengers stranded by Iran-US conflict

Exclusive: From Friday, a small number of jets will travel from Muscat to Heathrow

The Independent UK

Love Island star finally flees Dubai after three failed attempts as Middle East conflict continues

A Love Island star has managed to leave Dubai following three unsuccessful attempts as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies.

The Independent UK

“What They Don’t Want You To See”: Viral Video Exposes The Harsh Reality Of Dubai’s Labor Camps

“Animals, women, immigrants, and everybody else except rich men are treated like objects."

Bored Panda

‘Stark global inequality’: Calls for taxes on private jets grow louder as uber-wealthy flee Dubai

Private jets are up to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes – and are now being used to escape escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Euronews

Couple back in UK after being stranded in Dubai tell of ‘absolute chaos’

A commercial flight from Muscat, Oman, landed at London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard

‘We paid £1,500 for a disco bus to escape Dubai for a Heathrow flight out of the Middle East’

Sarah and Ed Short travelled almost 300 miles across the Middle East to board a flight back to the UK

The Independent UK

Influencers in Dubai warned they face prison for posting material about the conflict with Iran

Dubai influencers have been warned they could face jail for posting about the Iran conflict after missile debris struck parts of the city

Evening Standard

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Newslaundry

International embarrassment: Khaleej Times calls out Indian media on basic fact-checking

In yet another humiliation for our mainstream television media, Khaleej Times, the UAE’s longest-running English daily, recently debunked claims by various channels regarding an alleged drone strike in Dubai.

Times Life

‘I Booked 12 Flights… All Cancelled’: Indian-Origin CEO Stuck in Dubai Slams US Government

What was supposed to be a routine business trip has turned into a stressful ordeal for an Indian-origin CEO now stranded in Dubai. As tensions escalate in the Middle East and flights continue to be cancelled across the region, the entrepreneur has publicly criticized the United States government for what…

International Business Times UK

'American Tax-paying Citizen' Begs Trump for Help After Being Trapped in Dubai Amid Rising Tensions

Thousands of Americans, including a 30-year-old woman, are stranded in Dubai due to Iranian strikes and flight cancellations. Discover the challenges they face and their pleas for help.

The Times of India

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan orders early salary payment for government employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the early disbursement of March salaries for Dubai government employees ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The Crown Prince ordered that salaries be paid on March 17, allowing employees to better prepare for the upcoming holiday and support their families during the…

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The Times of India

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid pens emotional poem for UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, leadership praise goes viral

UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has penned and recited a poem celebrating President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's leadership. The verses highlight strength, wisdom, and national pride, linking current governance to the legacy of the UAE's founder. This cultural gesture reinforces unity and stability amidst global uncertainties,…

Evening Standard

Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down

Passengers described seeing missiles overhead in the UAE city as they arrived at Dublin Airport.

The Independent UK

Stranded travelers in the Middle East share their accounts of being stuck during the war

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers amid flight cancellations and airspace closures

Evening Standard

‘I thought I was a goner’ – Scots who were trapped in Dubai return home safe

More than 300 Scots touched down at Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday evening.

The Times of India

Dubai under tension? Indian TV star Erica Fernandes shares on-ground reality from UAE emirate amid Iran-US-Israel clashes, sparks debate

Indian TV actor Erica J Fernandes shared a Dubai video featuring intercepted aerial threats alongside confident UAE rulers, captioned 'Habibi you're still welcome to Dubai.' Her clarification emphasised her personal experience of safety and efficient handling of regional tensions amid Iran and US-Israel clashes, sparking debate on social media's role…

Sports Illustrated

Jon Rahm Helped Several LIV Golfers Travel From Iran War Zone to Hong Kong

According to a report, Rahm arranged a private flight out of Oman for players who were in Dubai and unable to travel to LIV Hong Kong due to the conflict in the Middle East.

AAP

Hundreds more Aussies flee 'volatile' Middle East

A second Australia-bound flight has left Dubai with hundreds of citizens on board as tens of thousands more remain stuck in the Middle East.

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