The Globe and Mail Mar 01
Even with the UAE under attack, most expats feel safe, say they’re not leaving:
Residents understand that U.S. military bases are the targets and trust the ...
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UAE Expats Trust Defense Amid Unprecedented AttacksThe UAE intercepted over 700 projectiles during weekend attacks; most expatriates remain calm and do not plan to leave.
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- For the first time, the UAE faced direct strikes targeting U.S. military bases, causing collateral damage to civilian sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Despite the attacks, the diverse expatriate population, including 60,000 Canadians, expressed a strong sense of safety and stability.
- The UAE’s air defense successfully intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drones by Sunday afternoon.
- Residents place high confidence in the country’s defense network and continue daily life amid temporary closures and heightened security measures.
Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East.— Said by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday, commenting on Iran's role in regional instability.
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