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Middle East Conflict Sparks Concern for Nepali Workers in Dubai
Escalating conflict in the Middle East, specifically missile and drone strikes near Dubai, has raised concerns for Nepali migrant workers. One worker returned home to Nepal due to family worries spurred by online misinformation.
Devendra Kumar Shrestha, 38, who is from Manthali Municipality in Ramechhap, Nepal, was employed at a five-star hotel in Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle, earning over Rs80,000 monthly. After the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran intensified, his family became worried. Shrestha stated that although he was not directly affected, the repeated explosions caused his neighbourhood to shake. Shrestha took leave on the 12th day of the conflict and returned to Nepal. He also noted that the situation in Dubai was not as dangerous as depicted in online videos, which he says are misleading and causing unnecessary fear among families.
Key Facts
- Devendra Kumar Shrestha worked at a Dubai hotel and returned home to Nepal due to conflict concerns.
- Shrestha's neighbourhood in Dubai experienced shaking due to explosions.
- Shrestha says the situation in Dubai is safer than portrayed in online videos.
- Shrestha earned over Rs80,000 per month in Dubai.
- The conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran escalated with missile and drone strikes near Dubai.
- Shrestha is from Manthali Municipality in Ramechhap.
- Shrestha took leave on the 12th day of the conflict.