March 3, 2026
Day 3 of the US-Israel war on Iran

I stare out my kitchen window as I prepare a meal for our family. Only a handful of motorists are on the road, so quiet compared to last week. I can hear the call to prayer so clearly that it has given my heart comfort.

We have enough food to last us a few weeks. Nearby restaurants and grocery stores are open. Delivery riders are bravely working hard to deliver our needs. How lucky are we to have all this available to us despite.

I have replied to family overseas, reassuring them that we are safe. The UAE is our home; it has been for 18 years. Our kids know the streets of Dubai better than the ones C and I grew up exploring.

We are grateful and trust the leaders of the UAE to keep all of us