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Influencers in Dubai assert that the city feels safer than major US cities despite ongoing Middle East conflict and Iranian attacks, as the UAE reportedly intercepts missiles targeting the region.
The United Arab Emirates is also affected by the war in Iran, with influencers from around the world reporting on both the conflict and luxury lifestyles simultaneously.
Dubai, "the safest city in the world", as many considered it, became the target of Iranian missiles on Saturday, and internet trolls quickly turned against influencers who are currently there...
Dubai influencers are accused of "tone-deaf" social media posts as they react — or avoid reacting — to the Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates.
Ongoing conflict between U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran send waves across West Asia; oil tanker with Indians among crew hit off Oman, passengers stranded as flight disruptions; 8 Indians stuck in Karachi airport after aircraft diversion over the conflict
Many influencers in Dubai have suddenly started sharing the same propaganda video, leading to speculation that they are praising authorities to avoid severe penalties.
Should we feel bad for Dubai influencers stuck in US-Israel war? The New Arab
As the death toll climbs, some Western expats in Dubai fret about golf courses, bottled water and weight-loss injections, writes Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC.
Dubai influencers spin the positives as missiles rain down The Times
Influencers in Dubai have taken to social media to post near-identical videos praising Dubai's safety, and glorifying its leadership, using the same template, music and captions.
As rockets and drones threaten the region, Dubai residents and influencers are actively defending the UAE's image, insisting on their protection by local leaders in a PR campaign.
As missiles streak across the region, unfazed residents insist they ‘know who protects us’
Reports indicate that loud explosions were heard in multiple cities across the Middle East, including Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, and Iran, according to Iran's IRGC and Reuters witnesses.