Nagas in the United Arab Emirates say the situation remains stable despite the United States–Israel and Iran conflict, with no reports of community members affected.
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DIMAPUR — Nagas living in the United Arab Emirates are reportedly safe despite the escalating war in the region, with military strikes and counter-attacks between US-Israel and Iran.
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on February 28 advised all Indian nationals in the UAE to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant, take due care, and follow safety guidelines and advisories issued by UAE authorities and the Embassy.
With many Nagas migrating to the UAE for employment, the president of ‘Nagas in UAE,’ Vikhotsoi Zhotso Anthony, told this newspaper that the situation on the ground remains calm.
“It is not as bad as the headlines on news channels,” he said, adding that the Ministry of Interior has permitted private sector employees to work from home as a precautionary measure.
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According to him, there were no reports of any Naga individuals being affected.
Anthony informed that members registered under ‘Nagas in UAE’ responded “safe and sound” to a poll circulated within the community.
He added that members are closely following government announcements and precautionary advisories being shared with them.
He also thanked families and friends back home for checking on them and for their prayers.
Stating that most Nagas in the UAE are working professionals, Anthony said that they do not have a formal union but remain connected as a community welfare group under the banner ‘Nagas in UAE.’
According to him, 255 members from Nagaland and over 300 Nagas from Manipur are currently registered with the group, adding that there may be more who are yet to register.