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Ensure safety of Indians in Gulf nations

RONNIE DSOUZA, Chandor
Published Mar 3
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Over 9 million Indian citizens live and work in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including 4.3 million in the UAE alone. Many Indian tourists and workers are currently trapped in conflict zones where Iran, the US, and Israel are attacking each other with drones and missiles. These attacks also target Gulf States like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE”hitting oil fields, ports, airports, historical sites, and hotels”due to their support for US and Israeli operations. Civilians live in constant fear, and many Indians remain stranded in these dangerous areas. The Indian government and embassies must act immediately to ensure their safety. While the UAE and US defence systems provide some protection, uncertainty and fear persist. The UAE government is trying to help and protect everyone within its borders. Thanks to UAE for arranging special flights to India and taking care of tourists and employees who are struck in UAE.



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