Palestine
Occupied territories; a Palestinian among foreign workers killed in the UAE.
Last refreshed: 2 April 2026
Why are Palestinians among the most vulnerable Gulf war casualties?
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- Was a Palestinian killed in the UAE strikes?
- Yes. A Palestinian was killed by an Iranian missile in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi, on 15 March 2026, the first civilian fatality in the UAE.Source: background
- How many Palestinians live in the UAE?
- Approximately 400,000 Palestinians live in the UAE, one of the largest diaspora populations in the Gulf.Source: quick_facts
Background
A Palestinian national was killed by an Iranian missile in Abu Dhabi's Al Bahyah district on 15 March 2026, the first civilian fatality in the UAE. The victim was struck in a civilian vehicle.
Palestinians form one of the largest diaspora populations in the Gulf States, with an estimated 400,000 in the UAE alone. They work across professional, technical, and service sectors. Unlike other migrant groups, Palestinians in the Gulf often lack a state to evacuate to.
The Palestinian death in Abu Dhabi places a stateless population at the intersection of two conflicts: the Iran war and the Gaza crisis. Palestinian workers cannot return to Gaza or the West Bank during hostilities; they are trapped in a war zone with nowhere to go.