To those in Dubai DMing me who are concerned, relax, yes this is an escalation - and whilst it is very ‘headline worthy’ 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.
——-
I’ve 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 - I’m still MUCH more comfortable having my family living in Dubai than in most major western cities.
Charlie Kirk was a leader who inspired a generation—fighting for America, truth, and his Christian faith.
Any teacher who glorifies this disgusting act against him will lose their license immediately.
Our prayers are with the Kirk family and America
The market is built on psychology.
Prices don’t move because of logic or fundamentals (mostly).
They move because of how people collectively feel at a given time.
Fear, greed, belief, expectations, they are what truly drive markets.
Even chart patterns don’t “work” because of math.
They work because traders believe they work, and act accordingly.
If a pattern looks bullish and people start buying, price goes up.
The math behind it is just the explanation.
When news breaks, it’s not the news itself that moves the market, it’s how people feel about it.
At the end of the day, the entire economy is ran by 8 billion people making decisions based on their emotions.
Understanding the way people think is the key.
President Trump shares a message on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
“I ask all Americans to commit themselves to the American values for which Charlie Kirk lived & died. The values of free speech, citizenship, the rule of law & the patriotic devotion & love of God.”
Charlie Kirk said he feared 'Israel would kill him if he stepped out of line?'
Netanyahu paused his attacks on 7 different countries to tweet about Charlie, minutes after the attack?
The arrested suspect was a patsy & the shooter is still on the run?
Am I hearing this right?
The suspected assassin was screaming “SHOOT ME! SHOOT ME!” while the police detained him…
But police now confirm the professional assassin is on the run…
This is a horrific tragedy & one giant plot.
🚨🇺🇸 There are multiple videos of Charlie Kirk’s at-large ASSASSIN ON A ROOF
The man who was arrested was a patsy
This was a professional, well-organized hit