@IanEdNorman Funny because I went to Qatar and there was plenty of us drinking the fanzones dry before the game and having a great time! The locals were all great too. Did you go?
Dubai is also navigating a misinformation war.
A dramatic 2020 Ajman market fire video is being shared by several large accounts as Dubai Airport in flames, long after the fuel tank fire in its vicinity was contained.
People on the ground and fact-checkers like @zoo_bear are calling it out repeatedly. Yet we see no deletions.
Sadly it’s not the truth but sensationalism that serves their agenda.
I don't know a single UAE/Dubai resident who is desperate to return to the UK at this time.
The people wanting to leave are holidaymakers who have had flights delayed & have lives elswhere to return to.
Most residents are just getting on with their lives without drama.