Homes In Dubai To Be Safer And Protected Within The Next Two Years
After Saturday’s blast in New York city which left 29 people injured, the UAE embassy in the United States has been warning Emirati nationals to remain cautious.
This message was sent out through a series of tweets
The first one
Attention #UAE citizens in NY: #NYC is responding to an explosion in the Chelsea area. We are following the events closely.
— UAE Consulate in NYC (@UAEinNYC) September 18, 2016
The second one
We urge #UAE citizens in #NYC to exercise caution & avoid public places. Please also ensure compliance w/ security authorities.
— UAE Consulate in NYC (@UAEinNYC) September 18, 2016
The third one
In case of emergency, please contact (911), or the UAE Consulate in NY at: (646) 630-2575
— UAE Consulate in NYC (@UAEinNYC) September 18, 2016
They urged UAE citizens to avoid public places and ensure compliance with security authorities. Contact numbers were also provided to help in case of an emergency.
The investigations
The mayor stated that the explosion on West 23rd Street in the neighbourhood of Chelsea was not linked to terrorism but appeared to have been an ‘intentional act’. However he pointed out that the investigations were in its early stages. While NYPD said the blast was from inside a garbage bin, Commissioner James O’Neill said it possibly occurred on the street.