UAE arrests flight attendant over war image in ongoing Dubai crackdown

UAE arrests flight attendant over war image in ongoing Dubai crackdown Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 22:11 Arrests over war images raise concerns about freedoms and Dubai’s global image A yacht sails past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. (Fadel Senna/AFP] Off A British flight attendant has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after sharing an image of a drone strike, highlighting a widening crackdown on people documenting the war and raising questions about Dubai’s image as an open global hub. The 25-year-old cabin crew member was detained after posting a photo of damage near Dubai International Airport in a private WhatsApp group, where he asked colleagues, “Is it safe to walk through the airport?