To those in Dubai DMing me who are concerned, relax, yes this is an escalation - and whilst it is very โheadline worthyโ it is in fact highly unlikely to impact day to day personnel security / safety levels for you and your family here.
I recommend that you:
Firstly and most importantly - monitor official channels like UAE Ministry of Interior, National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), Dubai Police, WAM (Emirates News Agency) via their websites or X pages, for official security / safety advice.
Keep in mind western mainstream media makes money from clicks - not from truth or giving balanced assessments - they use fear to get attention and hence advertiser revenue. Much better to rely on official channels for balanced updates.
Postpone any travel plans until the situation stabilises.
Avoid military facilities of any type.
Contact family outside of the country to reassure them that you are fine, they are likely concerned due to western media fear mongering.
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Iโve assessed conflicts and geopolitical risk in the region for decades, yes this is an escalation but no, there is no need for concern or leaving the country.
As a career security professional - with near 20 years working across the Middle East and an MSc in Risk - Iโm still MUCH more comfortable having my family living in Dubai than in most major western cities.
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