Some Ghanaian citizens residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed their desire to return home following the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
One resident, Michael Arkoh, stated that many of them wish to be repatriated.
He noted that while Ghanaian officials have asked them to fill out forms, the ambassador and his team have yet to meet with the community directly.
Mr Arkoh explained that approximately 90 per cent of Ghanaians living in the UAE are workers, while the rest are students and visitors.
Speaking on Ghana on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM (Ghana) and 92.4FM (UK), he mentioned that workers who were previously asked to remain at home have since resumed their duties.
A system has also been developed to alert both UAE citizens and foreigners of possible strikes.
Michael Arkoh noted that authorities in the UAE have responded swiftly to threats and have put measures in place to address them.
He also highlighted that soldiers in the UAE have intensified their efforts to protect lives and property.
When asked specifically whether Ghanaians there are willing to come home, he confirmed that some have expressed readiness to return.
He reiterated that although they have been given forms to fill out by Ghanaian authorities, a formal meeting with the officials has not yet occurred.
The United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, has been experiencing a series of missile and drone attacks launched by Iran since the early hours of February 28, 2026.
This escalation forms part of a wider regional conflict that erupted after coordinated strikes on Iranian leadership and military infrastructure by the US and Israel.
The assault on Dubai features waves of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and “Shahed-type” drones.
Although the UAE’s advanced air defence systems have successfully intercepted most threats, debris and impacts have resulted in civilian casualties and damage to notable landmarks.
Source: Rainbow Radio
