People in the United Arab Emirates, including a prominent businessman, are beginning to criticize the US as Iran’s barrage of missiles and drones on Gulf states continues, roiling the region’s financial markets and economies.
The UAE has been among US President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, pledging about $1.4 trillion in investments and cultivating commercial ties with his family. That relationship appears to have given Abu Dhabi little influence over the conflict.
“Who gave you the authority to drag our region into a war with Iran? And on what basis did you make this dangerous decision?” Khalaf Al Habtoor, ...