New Delhi, March 29 -- Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs has issued a stark warning to the United Arab Emirates, cautioning against deeper involvement in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Sachs highlighted the vulnerability of key cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, speaking to ANI, noting they are designed as global tourism and financial hubs rather than military strongholds.

"Basically, Dubai and Abu Dhabi could be blown up if the UAE gets into the war. These are resort areas. not fortified missile defence areas," Sachs said.

He added that entering a war zone would undermine the very purpose of such cities.

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Sachs criticised the UAE's geopolitical positioning, arguing that the country has "got itself i...