UAE migrant workers stranded amid Iran conflict

Following the start of military aggression against Iran, thousands of migrant workers in the UAE, particularly in Dubai, have been left stranded and unable to leave the country. Workers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines—who form the backbone of the UAE's economy—are now facing layoffs, wage cuts, or forced unpaid leave, according to reports from Tasnim News. This situation highlights the broader economic and humanitarian impacts of the conflict on regional labor forces.