Sweden has executed a Swedish citizen, Sweden’s foreign minister said Wednesday, as Iranian officials announced the first execution of someone convicted of espionage since the start of the war against Israel and the United States. It was the first public announcement of such an execution since Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran on February 28, killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sparking a war that has spread across the Middle East.

STOCKHOLM: Iran has executed a Swedish citizen, Sweden’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, as Iranian authorities announced the first execution of a person convicted of espionage since the start of the war against Israel and the United States.Maria Malmer Stengaard told AFP she learned late Tuesday that the sentence was likely to be carried out.“Of course, we immediately contacted Tehran and I tried to arrange a meeting with my counterpart and asked him to immediately suspend the executions, but unfortunately, he was not available,” he told AFP.He did not identify the civilian who was hanged.Earlier, Iran’s judiciary news agency Mizan Online said a man named Kouroush Kivani was executed for spying for Israel, and he was arrested during Iran’s 12-day war with Israel in June last year.It listed details of alleged meetings with agents of Israel’s Mossad spy agency and said he had received training “in six European countries and in Tel Aviv”.It was the first public announcement of such an execution since Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran on February 28, killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sparking a war that has spread across the Middle East.The man acquired Swedish citizenship in 2019. When asked about the reasons for his visit to Iran, Stengaard declined to comment. Since his arrest, “We have done everything in our power to try to change this situation. We are in contact at various levels in both Stockholm and Tehran,” he said.– Access Denied –Sweden had made several requests for consular access. “But Iran does not consider this person a Swedish citizen and therefore did not grant him access,” Stenergaard said.“Obviously, this complicates our ability to get information,” he said.In a separate statement, he said he received the news that the executions had been carried out with “disappointment”.“It is clear to us that the legal process that led to the execution of the Swedish citizen was not conducted in accordance with the rule of law,” he said in that statement.According to the NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR), two more people were executed in 2026 after being convicted of espionage: Ali Ardestani on 7 January and Hamidreza Sabet Ismailpour on 28 January. NGOs documented at least 13 similar executions in 2025. A large number of people were arrested on charges of spying for Israel during last year’s 12-day war. Major questions remain regarding the fate of prisoners currently held in Iran.“Recent statements by the head of the judiciary raise concerns about the possible announcement and rapid implementation of the death penalty for espionage,” the IHR warned. Iran has arrested hundreds of people in recent days suspected of collaborating with Israel and the United States, according to local media reports. On Sunday, police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan spoke of the arrest of 500 people on suspicion of spying and “passing information to the enemy and anti-Iranian media.” Another Swedish-Iranian, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been imprisoned in Iran for almost 10 years. He was convicted of collaborating with the Mossad in 2017.

New Delhi: A gas you rarely think about is disrupting the MRI supply chain in India. Helium shortages linked to West Asia have tightened availability in India and driven up costs, increasing the risk of costly scans and delayed diagnoses.Since India is heavily dependent on imports from Qatar for non-renewable gas used to cool MRI magnets, hospitals and imaging centers are bracing for tight supplies, even as inventory remains low and global logistics have become unstable. Pawan Chaudhary, president of the Medical Technology Association of India, told TOI that with Qatar contributing almost one-third of the global supply, any sustained disruption will have a direct impact on MRI services and allied applications globally, and the early price signals are worrying. As a byproduct of natural gas processing, helium supply moves along with LNG production, so the disruption in Qatar is now making global availability difficult. Although there is no clearly visible disruption, the risks are clearly increasing. An executive at a medtech company said globalized medtech supply chains are vulnerable to prolonged volatility in West Asia and supply chain costs are rising rapidly. Additionally, since the supply of helium is naturally limited, many companies have moved towards developing helium-free MRI machines over the past few years.Hariharan Subramanian, Managing Director, Siemens Healthcare, said, “There has been limited impact on helium availability in view of the disruption due to geopolitical situation. We have already introduced helium free MRI with active adoption of DryCool technology. “This helium-efficient approach reduces gas dependency and minimizes service disruptions.” According to Arjun Arunachalam, founder of Bengaluru-based medtech startup VoxelGrids, although helium prices are around $80 per cubic meter in some markets, our company remains untouched because we manufacture helium-free imaging systems. Furthermore, the impact of the conflict has also spread to the domestic medical device industry, with manufacturers warning of possible shortages of essential hospital consumables including IV bags and lines, urine bags, cannulae, syringes as early as next month. With barely 15-20 days of inventory, manufacturers have warned of disruption in supplies to hospitals.The pressure has increased due to shortages of industrial gas used in boilers and rising energy costs, forcing companies to rely on more expensive diesel or electricity alternatives.

मुख्यमंत्री सामूहिक विवाह योजना इसके तहत उत्तर प्रदेश के मोरना क्षेत्र में सामाजिक समरसता का संदेश देने वाला एक भव्य कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया गया 91 जोड़ों का विवाह धार्मिक रीति-रिवाज के साथ संपन्न कराया गया. इस आयोजन से न केवल जरूरतमंद परिवारों को आर्थिक सहायता मिली, बल्कि समाज में एकता, सहयोग और भाईचारे की मिसाल भी कायम हुई।

शुक्रताल मार्ग पर स्थित है लव पैराडाइज़ बैंक्वेट हॉल कार्यक्रम के दौरान जहां आयोजित इस समारोह में हर वर्ग और समुदाय के लोगों ने हिस्सा लिया 51 हिंदू जोड़ों का वैदिक मंत्रोच्चार के साथ विवाह संपन्न हुआवहीं 40 मुस्लिम जोड़ों का निकाह इस्लामिक परंपरा के अनुसार संपन्न हुआ. इस प्रकार यह आयोजन सामाजिक सद्भाव एवं साम्प्रदायिक एकता का प्रतीक बनकर उभरा।

सरकार ने पूरा खर्च उठाया, नवविवाहितों को आर्थिक संबल मिला

मुख्यमंत्री सामूहिक विवाह योजना इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर परिवारों की बेटियों की शादी सम्मानजनक तरीके से कराना है। इसी उद्देश्य को ध्यान में रखते हुए प्रत्येक दुल्हन इस कार्यक्रम में भाग ले रही है 60 हजार रुपये की आर्थिक सहायता प्रदान किया।

इसके अतिरिक्त, सरकार की ओर से 25 हजार रुपये का घरेलू सामान भी दिया गया. इस किट में लगभग शामिल है. 24 आवश्यक वस्तुएँचाँदी के आभूषण, मिठाइयों की टोकरी और सूखे मेवों के पैकेट। नवविवाहित जोड़ों को उनके नए जीवन की शुरुआत में संबल प्रदान करने के लिए यह पहल की गई है।

कार्यक्रम में भव्यता और उत्साह देखने को मिला

मुख्यमंत्री सामूहिक विवाह योजना इस आयोजन में भव्य सजावट, पारंपरिक रीति-रिवाज और उत्साह का अनोखा संगम देखने को मिला. दूल्हा-दुल्हन पारंपरिक पोशाक पहने हुए थे और पूरा माहौल हर्ष और उल्लास से भरा हुआ था।

परिजनों व रिश्तेदारों के चेहरे पर संतुष्टि व खुशी साफ झलक रही थी. ऐसे कई परिवार, जो आर्थिक तंगी के कारण अपनी बेटियों की शादी को लेकर चिंतित थे, इस योजना से राहत महसूस करते दिखे।

विशिष्ट अतिथियों ने आशीर्वाद दिया

इस अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में उपस्थित रहे जिला पंचायत अध्यक्ष डॉ. वीरपाल निर्वाल उन्होंने नवविवाहित जोड़ों को आशीर्वाद देते हुए कहा कि केंद्र और राज्य सरकार समाज के हर वर्ग के कल्याण के लिए लगातार प्रयास कर रही है.

उन्होंने कहा कि अब गरीब परिवारों की लड़कियों को दी जाने वाली अनुदान राशि बढ़ाई जाएगी. एक लाख रुपये तक ऐसा इसलिए किया गया है, ताकि अधिक से अधिक जरूरतमंद परिवार इस योजना का लाभ उठा सकें.

कार्यक्रम में मुख्य विकास अधिकारी मो कमल किशोर कंडारकरजिला समाज कल्याण अधिकारी कमलेश दुबे,ज्वाइंट मजिस्ट्रेट अपराजिता आर्यनब्लॉक प्रमुख अनिल राठीविधायक प्रतिनिधि सुप्रिया पाल कई अधिकारी व जन प्रतिनिधि मौजूद थे.

धार्मिक रीति-रिवाज के साथ शादियां कराई गईं

मुख्यमंत्री सामूहिक विवाह योजना इस आयोजन में धार्मिक परंपराओं का विशेष ध्यान रखा गया.

हिंदू जोड़ों के विवाह के लिए पंडित प्रभात कौशिक, अर्पित कपिल, -नीरज शर्मा और अमित वत्स वैदिक मंत्रोच्चार के साथ विवाह संपन्न कराया गया। मुस्लिम जोड़ों के लिए काजी शौकत अली अंसारी विवाह की रस्म पूरी कराई।

यह आयोजन धार्मिक विविधता के बीच एकता का जीवंत उदाहरण बनकर उभरा।

सामाजिक समरसता का संदेश

इस सामूहिक विवाह कार्यक्रम ने साबित कर दिया कि सरकारी योजनाएँ न केवल आर्थिक मदद करती हैं बल्कि समाज में समानता और भाईचारे को भी बढ़ावा देती हैं।

एक ही मंच पर हिंदू और मुस्लिम दोनों समुदायों के जोड़ों का विवाह इस बात का संकेत है कि सामाजिक सद्भाव और एकजुटता आज भी मजबूत है.

योजना से गरीब परिवारों की तस्वीर बदल रही है

मुख्यमंत्री सामूहिक विवाह योजना इस तरह की योजनाएँ उन परिवारों के लिए वरदान साबित हो रही हैं जिन्हें आर्थिक तंगी के कारण अपनी बेटियों की शादी करने में कठिनाई होती है।

इस योजना से न सिर्फ शादी का खर्च कम होता है, बल्कि नवविवाहित जोड़ों को एक सम्मानजनक शुरुआत भी मिलती है. इससे समाज में सकारात्मक बदलाव देखने को मिल रहा है।

कार्यक्रम का सफल संचालन एवं सहयोग

इस सम्पूर्ण कार्यक्रम का संचालन स्व आजादवीर सिंह कृत। इसके अलावा कार्यक्रम में कई स्थानीय प्रतिनिधि, अधिकारी और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता भी मौजूद थे, जिन्होंने कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाने में अहम भूमिका निभाई.

कार्यक्रम में रामकुमार शर्मा, अरुण पाल, अंकुल चंद शर्मा, योगेन्द्र सिंह, मनोज वालिया, जोगेन्द्र सिंह, प्रांजल कुमार, योगेश धीमान, योगेश सहरावत, सुरजीत, प्रेम कुमार, अशरफ अंसारी, नवीन कुमार, मोहित गौतम, इंदु देशवाल, अजय कृष्ण शास्त्री, अंजुम प्रधान, आलोक प्रधान, सुरेंद्र प्रधान। सहित कई गणमान्य लोग उपस्थित थे।

समाज के लिए प्रेरणादायक पहल

मुख्यमंत्री सामूहिक विवाह योजना के तहत आयोजित यह कार्यक्रम समाज के लिए एक प्रेरणादायक उदाहरण बनकर उभरा है। यह न केवल आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्गों को सहायता प्रदान करता है बल्कि समाज में समानता, सम्मान और सहयोग की भावना को भी मजबूत करता है।

मोरना में आयोजित मुख्यमंत्री सामूहिक विवाह योजना का यह भव्य कार्यक्रम न केवल 91 जोड़ों के जीवन में खुशियों की नई शुरुआत लेकर आया, बल्कि यह समाज में एकता, सहयोग और सरकारी योजनाओं की प्रभावशीलता का एक मजबूत उदाहरण भी बना। आने वाले समय में इस तरह की पहल निश्चित रूप से समाज के कमजोर वर्गों को सशक्त बनाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाएगी।

homeopathy Treatment procedure In today’s times, new light is emerging. This therapy treats the disease not only on the basis of its name, but also on the basis of its symptoms, mental condition, body tendency and complete personality of the patient. In this same principle, some amazing exercises and experience based skills have emerged after the practice of youth, which show miraculous effects in ranging from simple to complex mental attitudes.

Below is a complete list of 21 tried and tested homeopathic remedies, including those from experienced physicians. Dr Ved Prakash Developed over years of service and research:

1. Loud voice

When a person becomes honest with a loud voice, or when someone approaches an elderly person, it can be a type of social phobia. for this problem black ars 200 Only one dose can be finalized in the body. This medicine is also useful for children who stutter due to sudden shock or fear in the voice.

2. Lack of interest in studies

If a student does not concentrate on his studies, he gets bored with the book format itself. iris verse Can be given in higher or lower potency. Additionally, when the power of deliberation becomes too low, Tab mag phos Is extremely relevant. It revives mental energy.

3. Inability to remain stable in one place

For people who are more restless, unable to sit at one place, or have unstable behavior, sulfur Is a structural medicine. It is especially effective in children with symptoms such as ADHD.

4. Headache of those who do mental work

People whose professions involve mental work, such as writers, students or those who work on computers for long hours, suffer from headaches due to stress. acid picric 30 This headache can be cured by taking the dosage given for a few days.

5. Hysteria attacks

Whenever a woman gets a fit of hysteria and she becomes unconscious, Moschus Q He comes to know by smelling. Kapoor Pra And ammonia Q And there are others equally impressive. These are emergency medicines which are the primary relief.

6. go home

singerPeople who use their voice excessively, such as teachers, speakers and leaders, may suffer from throat fatigue or hoarseness, Tab. selenium It is an ideal medicine. It provides strength to the vocal cords.

7. Study causes madness

When students regain their mental balance from over-study, stress and lack of sleep, astragalus Medicine is an enterprise for them. This Datura based medicine is from Brahmanda, Doctor and Liberation stores.

8. Medicine for obesity

Fuchs Wes QWhich contains rich amounts, Florida is known to reduce obesity. Phytolacca And net sulph The overall description with , accelerates the process of weak talent. This medicine is also considered helpful in other diseases related to thiol nitrate.

9. Yoke in the head

It is common for children and women to have headache. Sabadilla Q Any type of cold can be used.

10. Itching in the head

Complaints like frequent itching, burning and tingling sensation in the head Staphysagria 30 Is away from. it’s in coconut oil Q power Incorporating this also provides relief to the skin.

11. Protects mood, face and limbs

For professionals in business and those troubled by opinions about skin Natrum Mur 30 And petroleum 200 Both are extremely impressive. These make the skin dry from inside.

12. Migraine

migraine or one sided headache Cannabis Indica Q Taking it three times a day provides relief from severe pain. This medicine is also helpful in diagnostics caused by mental stress and lack of sleep.

13. Herpes

For problems like burning, itching and blisters of herpes rustox 30 And A type of flower Are useful. to reduce swelling apis mail can be used.

14. Stones and arthritis

Urtica Urens Q It proves useful in treating bladder stones and joint pain. This medicine makes the process of passing out urine easier.

15. In-body experience

Some patients complain of est leges in the body. daphne indica And medorinum There are amazing effects in this position. It calms the nervous system.

16. Wrist fall, wrist weakness

When the rail hangs, the fingers do not work, then lead And rustox As the consultation structure is finalized. They become millionaires even in conditions like paralysis.

17. Hunky

When everyone gets help in the case of stubborn laughter, then black brome 2x Miraculous results are obtained in powder form.

18. Smallpox cauterization

Saracenia Q Taking it twice daily removes new smallpox spots. For old and jewelry stains variolinum cm There is an inspection once a month.

19. Skin disease

Spongia Q Regular consumption of it eliminates many types of acne, such as psoriasis, eczema and ringworm.

20. Physical development and use of broiler form.

Tethelin Helpful in body development. It is useful for thinness, weakness or instability in children. Cook Farmers also uses it for faster sales of Francisco. Chromium Medicine is also helpful.

21. Infertility and childbearing

In cases of infertility sulfur 200 And Merc Sol 200 Both men and women have been given prescribed details. If you wish to have a son Natrum MurIf the girl wishes to have more Pulsatilla 4x Is given. zinc oxy 2x This also proves to be extremely useful.

**Homeopathic medical system is a science in which treatment is done with the coordination of the patient’s mind, body and medicine. All the remedies mentioned above have been proven, safe and successful. Note, use these medicines only on the advice of a qualified homeopathic doctor. This therapy is natural, and has no side effects – if given correctly and at the right time.**

US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day waiver of the century-old Jones Act, aimed at reducing rising energy prices as global oil markets remain volatile due to rising tensions involving Iran.The decision allows foreign-flagged ships to transport fuel and other essential commodities between U.S. ports, a major change to long-standing domestic shipping rules.The White House said the waiver is intended to mitigate the economic impact of supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt said the move would “minimize short-term disruptions to the oil market” and ensure critical resources like oil, natural gas, fertilizer and coal can move more freely through U.S. ports.The announcement comes as oil prices have risen sharply, disrupting supply chains due to the halt of shipping routes and instability at key global chokepoints.

What is the Jones Act?

The Jones Act, officially called the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a US federal law that regulates domestic maritime trade.Enacted after World War I, this law was designed to strengthen the American shipping industry after heavy losses from German submarine attacks.Under the Act, any goods transported between U.S. ports must be carried on ships that are:

The purpose of the law is to support national security and maintain a strong domestic shipping fleet. However, critics argue that it limits competition and increases transportation costs, especially for fuel and essential goods.

Why the discount now?

The temporary suspension comes as global energy supplies are disrupted due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving Israel and Iran.A major flashpoint has been the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes. Disruptions in this sector have sharply increased crude oil prices, which has impacted global markets.In the US, petrol and diesel prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, increasing pressure on the administration to act quickly.By waiving the Jones Act, the government hopes to increase shipping flexibility, allowing foreign ships to carry fuel domestically and potentially reducing supply disruptions.The Jones Act waiver coincides with the US Treasury easing sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), allowing US companies to resume business with the oil giant under some restrictions, as the Trump administration seeks to boost global crude supplies amid the Iran war.

Will it be less? fuel prices

Experts say the impact may be limited. While the waivers could improve logistics and ease transportation bottlenecks, fuel prices are influenced by the global crude market, refinery capacity and geopolitical risks. Any relief at the pump is likely to be temporary.Still, the move signals a broader effort by the Trump administration to stabilize energy markets as well as steps like easing oil-related sanctions and tapping strategic reserves.

कैंसर पर नियंत्रण और निगरानी के लिए अब सभी सरकारी, निजी अस्पतालों, नर्सिंग होम और क्लीनिकों को कैंसर से पीड़ित मरीजों, उपचार, कैंसर के प्रकार और मृत्यु का रिकॉर्ड अनिवार्य रूप से उपलब्ध कराना होगा। इस संबंध में स्वास्थ्य विभाग ने अधिसूचना जारी कर दी है.

अमेठी सांसद किशोरी लाल शर्मा 19 मार्च से अपने संसदीय क्षेत्र के तीन दिवसीय सघन दौरे पर रहेंगे। इस दौरान उनका मुख्य फोकस धार्मिक आस्था, सामाजिक सरोकार और आम लोगों से सीधे संवाद पर रहेगा। नवरात्रि के शुभ अवसर पर वह मंदिरों में पूजा-अर्चना करेंगे और क्षेत्र के लोगों से मुलाकात कर उनकी समस्याएं भी सुनेंगे. इस दौरे को सांसद की सक्रिय उपस्थिति को मजबूत करने के तौर पर भी देखा जा रहा है.

पहले दिन मंदिरों में दर्शन-पूजन
दौरे के पहले दिन यानी 19 मार्च को चैत्र नवरात्रि की शुरुआत पर सांसद शर्मा अमेठी के विभिन्न शक्तिपीठों और मंदिरों का दौरा करेंगे. वे विधि-विधान से मां दुर्गा की पूजा-अर्चना करेंगे और क्षेत्र की खुशहाली व खुशहाली के लिए प्रार्थना करेंगे. इस दौरान वह मंदिरों में आने वाले श्रद्धालुओं से भी मुलाकात करेंगे और उनका हालचाल पूछेंगे.

दूसरे दिन दिव्यांग सहायता शिविर पर फोकस
दौरे के दूसरे दिन 20 मार्च को सांसद का फोकस सेवा कार्यों पर रहेगा. वह क्षेत्र में आयोजित ‘दिव्यांग सहायता शिविर’ का निरीक्षण करेंगे. इसके साथ ही वह समापन समारोह को संबोधित करेंगे और लाभार्थियों को सहायक उपकरण भी वितरित करेंगे। जानकारी के मुताबिक, सांसद खुद वितरण प्रक्रिया की पारदर्शिता और गुणवत्ता की समीक्षा करेंगे, ताकि हर जरूरतमंद तक मदद सही तरीके से पहुंच सके.

तीसरे दिन गांवों में जनसंपर्क अभियान
दौरे के आखिरी दिन 21 मार्च को सांसद किशोरी लाल शर्मा जनसंपर्क अभियान के तहत विभिन्न गांवों का दौरा करेंगे. इस दौरान वह किसी औपचारिक मुलाकात के बजाय सीधे ग्रामीणों के बीच बैठेंगे और उनकी समस्याएं सुनेंगे. मौके पर ही संबंधित विभाग के अधिकारियों को निर्देश देकर समस्याओं का समाधान करने की योजना है. इसके बाद वह रायबरेली के लिए रवाना होंगे।

रणनीतिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण दौरा
सांसद का यह दौरा काफी अहम माना जा रहा है. नवरात्रि के अवसर पर धार्मिक कार्यक्रमों में भाग लेना, दिव्यांग शिविर के माध्यम से जनसेवा करना और गांवों में जाकर लोगों से सीधे संवाद करना यह दर्शाता है कि वह इस क्षेत्र में अपनी सक्रिय भूमिका को और मजबूत करना चाहते हैं। इस दौरे से जनता के बीच उनकी पकड़ और मजबूत होने की उम्मीद है.

(रिपोर्ट:बृजेश मिश्र,अमेठी)

Rory McEntee moved from the UK to Dubai in search of a safer environment to escape London’s persistent petty crime and achieve a better quality of life / Image: LinkedIn

A British businessman stranded in Britain amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East has said he was “desperate” to return to Dubai, insisting the emirate is safer than London despite Iranian retaliatory attacks targeting the Gulf region.Dubai-based gym executive Rory McEntee criticized the UK government for offering “zero assistance” as he was stuck in Britain due to flight disruptions while thousands of others headed in the opposite direction.

People stranded in Britain as flights disrupted due to conflict

McEntee, 43, had traveled to the UK to visit friends on February 25 and was due to fly back to Dubai on March 1 when the conflict between Iran and the US and its allies escalated, leading to widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.

Speaking candidly to the Daily Mail, he said he was finding himself unable to return home due to flights being repeatedly disrupted.“I’m surprised I didn’t get any help from the UK government. The UAE is helping all Britons who were stranded there when the conflict started, paying for their flights, hotels, meals and taxis.“But as a UAE resident, no one in the UK offered any help to me, which honestly I find strange.“I was getting no help from the UK – as a taxpayer for 17 years I thought I would at least get some kind of support. But British Airways only offered a full refund or to book me on the next flight.”More than 140,000 Britons registered for government updates in the Middle East as the situation escalated, according to reports, with the Foreign Office confirming that around 7,500 people had returned to the UK from the UAE since the beginning of March.McEntee described being in a “fluid state” due to flights being repeatedly rescheduled, and said: “I’ve been spending several days online and on the phone trying to figure out what my options are.”

‘Still safer than London’

Despite missile and drone attacks on parts of the UAE, McEntee said he felt safer returning to Dubai than living in London.The UAE confirmed it was targeted by a ballistic missile and multiple drones as part of a wider Iranian retaliation, with an attack reported on an industrial area in Dubai and a drone missing from the Burj Khalifa.

Black smoke in background added. – A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian attack is visible in the background, An Emirates plane lands at Dubai International Airport after takeoff in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Nevertheless, McEntee told the Daily Mail that he would like to stay in the UAE.“I think most expatriates would prefer to stay in the UAE right now rather than return to the UK.“As 90 per cent of drones have been dealt with, so for me there is a sense of safety in the UAE. It is definitely a place I would rather be in than London right now and not have to deal with petty crime on a daily basis.”During his week-long stay in Britain, he said he saw “persistent petty crime”, including two phone robberies in broad daylight, and he also saw “men in balaclavas attacking you on e-bikes”.He said a female friend had asked him to take the Tube to her home because she felt unsafe, describing it as “no way to live”.

Return to Dubai and continue life

McEntee, who runs Gymnation with other British expats in Dubai, has since returned to the Emirates on what he described as an almost empty flight.Despite the regional conflict, Rory McEntee said daily life in Dubai is largely continuing as normal. “It was business as usual,” said the Dubai-based gym executive, adding that people continued to go to work, go to the gym, meet friends and feel safe.He criticized a section of the UK media for blowing the situation out of proportion. writing on linkedin, McEntee said the coverage “does not match what I am hearing directly from my family, friends and colleagues in Dubai.” He said that, despite some international bullying and reports of influential holidaymakers, he currently feels safer in Dubai than in London.At one point, McEntee set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of another ticket while he tried to secure a return flight to Dubai, raising £660 from supporters. He clarified laterWriting on LinkedIn that the UAE government had covered the cost: “Many thanks to those who donated on the GoFundMe page, but refunds are coming as soon as the UAE government picked up the tab. Thank you for all the messages of support and happy to say I am safe now.”

Rory McEntee LinkedIn Post

“When we had our baby I moved to Dubai with my wife and realized the UK was not the place I wanted to raise a child,” he said. “We also moved for the better quality of life, sunshine, career opportunities – and obviously the tax breaks are a bonus, but not the main reason to move.”

There has been a long-standing concern about crime in London

This is not a new situation for McEntee, who has been vocal about security concerns in the UK.Last year, Gymnation launched a self-defense retreat in Dubai aimed at Londoners amid rising phone thefts in the capital. The six-week program was marketed as free, provided participants could cover their own flights and accommodations, and received approximately 600 sign-ups.Explaining the idea at the time, McEntee said the idea came after four of his London-based friends had their phones stolen, prompting him to “give Londoners an escape” and “provide a new solution to restore Londoners’ confidence”.She said self-defense is meant to “empower and give people more confidence”, as participants talked about increased anxiety and said they no longer felt safe walking alone at night.The campaign gained popularity online and was promoted across boroughs including Southwark and Hackney, tapping into widespread concerns about what organizers described as a worsening “phone theft epidemic”.