New Delhi, April 5 — Former Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir told ANI there is no evidence of large-scale departures of Indians from the United Arab Emirates despite tensions in West Asia. He said the UAE’s strong defence systems have limited damage and there is no widespread pressure on expatriates to return home.
Sudhir, reflecting on the UAE’s recent experience, noted that most harm has come from falling debris following aerial interceptions rather than direct missile or drone strikes. Drawing a parallel with the COVID-19 period, he said Indians did not leave the country en masse then, and any returns are usually temporary and family-driven: people go back after attending to personal matters and there is no sustained trend of fleeing.
He praised Emirati defences for protecting infrastructure and civilians, saying the measures in place have proven effective: what has struck buildings and caused injuries in some cases has largely been debris rather than intact weapons. Sudhir also highlighted Dubai’s record of rapid recovery, pointing out that the emirate and its carriers restored connectivity during the pandemic and that safety and security remain central to its appeal.
State broadcaster Press TV reported that Iran launched drone attacks on US military facilities in the UAE in retaliation for strikes by the US and Israel. Iran’s military said it used Arash 2 drones to target a radar system used to detect missiles and combat drones and struck facilities it described as important to regional military logistics, including elements of the aluminium industry. Arab media also reported explosions in Kuwait and the UAE following the strikes.
Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell on the facade of the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City; the Dubai Media Office said no injuries were reported.
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