This came to a fore last week when Emirati billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor, a tycoon whose developments have influenced Dubai's skyline, took to X with an extraordinary outburst criticising the US president. He continued, questioning President Trump's motive for the war: 'The peoples of this region have the right to ask as well - was this your decision alone? Asked about his criticism towards the US leader, Al Habtoor said: 'I blame Trump, but I blame the Iranians more.' Al Habtoor admitted he received mixed responses to the posts, saying some well-connected friends warned him against taking aim at Trump. Meanwhile, thousands of influencers have been parroting 'Dubai is Safe' propaganda while Iranian projectiles rain down on the country.

Source: Daily Mail March 20, 2026 00:56 UTC