Dubai, March 13 -- As the conflict in West Asia enters Day 13, the United Arab Emirates has voiced deep concern over the continuing escalation, while stressing that Dubai remains steady, functional, and open for business despite Iranian drone and missile attacks.

A well-informed Gulf analyst rejected suggestions that the recent strikes had triggered any meaningful adverse impact on investment flows into Dubai. The analyst said reports claiming that the Emirate's standing as a global financial and commercial hub had been damaged were exaggerated and did not reflect realities on the ground.

The well-informed Gulf analyst also indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is viewed in the region as a leader who could play an important role i...