UAE in trouble. Why Pakistan suddenly returned billions

[Yasser76]

That rep has gone to $hit bro, they locked up expats for taping things!
But yes it was always weak to any shocks.

Dude, just scratch even lightly below the surface and the whole facade comes apart. it is a house of cards. Back in 2025 I was there when the severe storms hit. Fires were breaking out with emergency services taking hours, the highways had no drainage built into them so at places were almost waist deep in water, people leaving cars in water clogged roads. Emirates deserted all their desks and check ins airside and some families with kids were stuck at airport airside and not permitted to leave. All shops and restaurants had run out of food and water. It was savage and this was a "modern" country.

Just one case of severe weather did that. Can you imagine what would happen if Iran took out the main deslination plants and the main airports there whilst chocking Hormuz?

It would run out of food and water not in weeks, in days.....

 

[PK781]

It's only temporary.

how is it only temporary?
How are you so optimistic on that

 

[Maarkhoor]

how is it only temporary?
How are you so optimistic on that

They already ran out of dollars since many investors wanted their money back in dollars and to maintain their repute they have to pay since their large sums of money stashed in US treasury funds and now they are begging fixed currency exchange even threatinig US to mature their deposits from US.

 

[hussain0216]

Pakistani's friendship with turkey and with some of turk countries is mutual and respectful, as Star and moon holds in flags. But regards to Arabs and Americans, it was always a master and slave relation

Pakistan has obtained plenty of benefits from both

When Pakistans strategic interests were threatened in Afghanistan, Pakistan acted and the U.S was made to leave with this rail tucked between it's legs


When the Arabs wanted Pakistan to send forces to Yemen to kill Yemeni, Pakistan immediately said no

Even now against Iran, Pakistan is supporting the Arab states, and making alliances but isn't randomly attacking Iran


Pakistan has always protected its strategic interests

 

[HAIDER]

UAE is done for. It will not recover

Massive drop in real estate prices ... but they come after MBS...

 

[clutch]

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

 

[KingQamaR]

UAE is asking for it's money back. What's wrong with that. Furthermore if the relationship detiorates it will have a negative impact on the Pakistan dispora living in UAE. So Pakistan is stuck between a rock and hard place. UAE can have relationship with anyone they want (eg. Israel) just like Pakistan can with lran.

It’s a toxic relationship with them now. Appeasement doesn’t work with UAE tyrants. Pakistanis foolishly in the past have over looked their sponsor to anti Pakistani fringe terrorist s groups. They openly flirted with our enemies said stuff on IOK. I’m Sorry for Pakistani labourers making a little living there. We should have more self respect and not bow and scrape to these demented GCC anymore.

 

[clutch]

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

 

[Dalit]

Massive drop in real estate prices ... but they come after MBS...

Finished. The UAE is going to suffer very badly from this. Reputation and trust matters. Reputation and trust has been shattered. Iran did an excellent job.

 

[Dalit]

For the past two decades, the UAE has been welcoming to investors and high net worth individuals from all over the world. Their tax laws were welcoming, attracting numerous investors and businesses.

However, the biggest enemy of prosperity is a lack of security. Everyone now realizes that if the UAE cannot ensure safety, it is better to be wealthy and alive than simply dead.

I don’t think people realize that the exodus of existing companies in the UAE isn't the biggest issue. The real problem is the lack of new business in the future. Nobody will want to invest in a country that cannot protect its citizens.

 

[Dalit]

U.A.E. Asks U.S. About a Wartime Financial Lifeline

Emirati officials speak with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about accessing dollars if Middle East conflict drags on

Loading…

www.wsj.com

It is fair to say that the UAE is desperate.

Shattered Safe Haven Reputation: The UAE, particularly Dubai, has traditionally marketed itself as an "unshakeable oasis of luxury and stability". Iranian missile and drone strikes on Emirati oil infrastructure, airports, and commercial districts shattered this perception, prompting many foreign residents and investors to reconsider their presence in the region.

Tourism and Economic Impact: Tourism plummeted after reports of attacks on Dubai International Airport and other tourist spots, with thousands of flights canceled. Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi experienced major losses, with significant value wiped off following the start of the conflict.

Government Control of Narrative: Reports indicate that UAE authorities clamped down on the sharing of videos and information regarding the damage caused by Iranian strikes to protect the national image. Authorities arrested individuals for sharing "unverified material" and claimed that some shared misleading content to glorify aggression.

Strain on "Friends to All" Strategy: The conflict has forced the UAE to reconsider its "omni-alignment" strategy—a foreign policy that previously involved maintaining good relationships with all major powers, including Iran. The UAE has severed diplomatic ties with Iran and is reviewing its security alliances.

Long-Term Impact Concerns: While tourism may recover, analysts have suggested that the damage to the "safe haven" reputation could be lasting and harder to repair.

 

[Dalit]

Iran war turns Dubai into a ghost city

The Gulf states, and especially the glittering metropolis of Dubai, were synonymous with luxury and security. But with the outbreak of war in the Middle East, tourism has collapsed. The region's reputation is at stake.

www.dw.com

 

[Dalit]

U.S. Considers Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.

President Trump acknowledged that the Gulf state has incurred significant damage during the war with Iran.

Loading…

www.nytimes.com

LOL Trump is going to do a business deal with the UAE... You know what that means.

 

[PK781]

Iran war turns Dubai into a ghost city

The Gulf states, and especially the glittering metropolis of Dubai, were synonymous with luxury and security. But with the outbreak of war in the Middle East, tourism has collapsed. The region's reputation is at stake.

www.dw.com

UAE is done. Permanent.
Time for them emirati to lick their wounds

 

[Dalit]

UAE is done. Permanent.
Time for them emirati to lick their wounds

Relations between the UAE and Pakistan are reaching a breaking point. We are seeing a significant expulsion of Pakistani nationals from the Emirates, affecting not just the labor force, but also prominent businessmen and investors. Given the geopolitical shifts of the past year, this fallout seemed inevitable. Pakistan’s strategic pivot toward Saudi Arabia has created a visible rift with the UAE. We are witnessing a diplomatic rupture that is likely to accelerate, leaving those who invested heavily in the UAE as the primary losers in this transition.