Pakistani man killed by debris from aerial interception in Dubai’s Al Barsha

Dubai authorities confirmed late Saturday night that debris from an aerial interception killed a Pakistani man in Al-Barsha.

In a post on X, the Dubai Media Office stated: “Authorities confirm that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver.”

This is the fourth casualty to have been reported from the Gulf region since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran last week.

The UAE had earlier reported the deaths of three people, one each from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

On March 1, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated a Crisis Management Unit to monitor rapidly evolving tensions in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, according to an official press release issued by the Office of the Spokesperson.

The Foreign Office said the unit will operate 24/7 to provide information and emergency assistance to Pakistani nationals.

In its advisory, the ministry urged Pakistani nationals residing in the Gulf region to exercise caution, remain indoors where possible, avoid unnecessary travel and follow instructions issued by host governments.

The ministry said missions in the United Arab Emirates, including the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, have also issued hotline numbers. Dedicated emergency contacts were announced for Pakistani missions and community welfare officials in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Iraq and Syria.