Dubai [UAE], March 8 (ANI): UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday visited five civilians wounded amid recent tensions in West Asia and the Gulf. He said the UAE will continue to protect its people and the country and that they will emerge stronger.
During his hospital visit, Nahyan identified the injured as two Emiratis, one Indian, one Sudanese and one Iranian, adding, “They are all our responsibility, and, God willing, they will make a full recovery.”
He thanked the armed forces, the Ministry of Interior, security services and Civil Defence for their service, saying, “We are in a time of war, and I promise them that we will fulfil our duty, because it is our obligation to protect our people and our country. We will carry out our duty towards our country, our people, and our residents who are also part of our family. May God protect the UAE, protect its people, and safeguard everyone who lives in it with dignity and security. I promise everyone that we will emerge stronger than before.”
Addressing the UAE’s adversaries, he warned, “The UAE is attractive; the UAE is beautiful. The UAE is a model. But I say to them: Do not be misled by the UAE’s appearance. The UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh – we are no easy prey.”
Nahyan also posted on X that the UAE prioritises its security, sovereignty and the safety of its people, residents and visitors, and is capable of confronting aggressions, while thanking the armed forces and security agencies.
The Dubai Media Office said on X that operations at Dubai International (DXB) had been temporarily suspended “for the safety of passengers, airport staff, and airline crew,” and that procedures were being managed according to established safety protocols.
The developments follow US and Israeli strikes that reportedly resulted in the deaths of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and four senior military and security officials. Iran retaliated by launching ballistic missiles and drones at US assets and allies across the region, including Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, widening the conflict in West Asia and increasing risks for civilians and expatriates. (ANI)
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