Dubai Influencers Slam Expat 'Cowards'

0:00On March 14, Dubai influencers are blasting expats who fled the city amid Iranian missile attacks, calling them ungrateful and broke. Over 63,000 Britons have returned home from the region since the Middle East conflict began, according to government figures. The UAE military reports intercepting 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,567. Drone so far. Dubai has space strikes on its airports and financial center, but officials say defense is held strong. Influencers like Mitchell Armstrong claim those who stayed profited from the chaos or kept making money by staying focused. He mocked levers for panicking while his routine of saunas and luxury living went on unchanged. Others like Saudi say long-time residents are holding firm while newcomers Bolton. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi police arrested 45 people of various nationalities for filming sites and spreading false info online. Some influencers face suspicion over identical videos praising the UAE leader, with experts calling it possible pay propaganda viewed millions of times.

1:08As Dubai enjoys a few quiet days with no new strikes, expats weigh risks versus tax headaches back home, especially those dodging UK rules by, detouring through Ireland or France.