UAE says media claims on Iranian residents inaccurate

Claims about the residency status of the Iranian community in the United Arab Emirates are inaccurate, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, adding that Iranian residents remain a respected part of the country’s diverse social fabric.

“In light of what has been circulated of inaccurate media claims regarding the residency status of the Iranian community, the United Arab Emirates reassures residents that its institutional approach is based on solid foundations of approved procedures and frameworks,” the ministry said.

“These ensure the safety and well-being of all members of society, without exception,” it added.

The ministry said the UAE would continue to strengthen “a safe and stable environment based on the rule of law,” ensuring “the protection of the rights of all residents” and reflecting its “established values of tolerance and coexistence.”