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Dubai Driver Stays Amid Iran Tensions, Financial Struggles

4/2/2026

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Muzaffar Ali Ghulam, a 27-year-old driver in Dubai, moved there four years ago to support his family in Pakistan.
He worked long hours and sent most of his earnings home to his wife and three children.
Recently, tensions escalated as Iran launched missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates.
Masood, Ghulam's cousin, said they did not consider fleeing because of financial constraints.

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Story summary

Muzaffar Ali Ghulam, a 27-year-old driver in Dubai, moved there four years ago to support his family in Pakistan.
He worked long hours and sent most of his earnings home to his wife and three children.
Recently, tensions escalated as Iran launched missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates.
Masood, Ghulam's cousin, said they did not consider fleeing because of financial constraints.