All Injured Nepalis Safe After Drone Debris Falls in UAE; Two Discharged from Hospital

March 21, Kathmandu – The Nepali Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has provided updates on the condition of Nepali nationals injured when drone debris fell in Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the embassy has been in contact with the injured individuals to monitor their health status. Embassy staff have spoken with all seven injured Nepalis.

Among those injured on Friday, one individual’s condition is serious, but all seven are out of danger, said Lok Bahadur Paudel Kshetri, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He added, “We have established contact with everyone. One person sustained an injury to the hand, but their condition is stable. The embassy is actively assessing what further assistance may be required.”

According to spokesperson Paudel, two of the injured Nepalis have been discharged after treatment, while five remain hospitalized and continue to receive care. Following reports from UAE government media that seven Nepalis were injured, the embassy promptly sought information regarding their status.

The incident occurred after the UAE air defense system intercepted a drone launched by Iran with missiles, resulting in debris falling in the Al Azban area of Abu Dhabi on Friday. The event caused injuries to 12 people, including seven Nepalis and five Indian nationals.